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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,180

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $8,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,357

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $7,739

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelMalibu LimitedTaurusTaurus
TrimLTZLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,420 $34,460 $40,275
Base Invoice $26,857 $32,565 $38,060
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850    
Navigation system 495 795 795
All-weather floor mats 140 90 90
Rear spoiler 400 275  
Multicontour seats   595 595
Package 301A / 401A   2,150 2,000
Sunroof   995 995
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684    
Navigation system 450 755 755
All-weather floor mats 127 86 86
Rear spoiler 364 261  
Multicontour seats   565 565
Package 301A / 401A   2,044 1,900
Sunroof   945 945
Options (change) 2,885 4,900 4,475
Options (change) 2,625 4,656 4,251
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $32,180 $40,235 $45,625
Total Invoice $30,357 $38,096 $43,186

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,699
Model Year201620162016
ModelMalibu LimitedTaurusTaurus
TrimLTZLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp I4288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$32,180$40,235$45,625
Adjustments for Features0-2,155-4,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,180$38,080$41,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,015
Total Invoice$30,357$38,096$43,186
Adjustments for Features0-2,040-4,288
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,357$36,056$38,898
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,842

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201620162016
ModelMalibu LimitedTaurusTaurus
TrimLTZLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags$300  
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
HD radio $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Fog lights$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,950$5,105$7,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,155$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,040-4,288

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162016
ModelMalibu LimitedTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in112.9 in
Length191.5 in202.9 in
Width73.0 in76.2 in
Height57.6 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1950100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1875100%

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