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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,415

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $3,888

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,070

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $3,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelMalibuC-MAXC-MAX
TrimMaxx LTZHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,465 $27,120 $30,120
Base Invoice $22,175 $25,900 $28,765
Satellite radio 325    
Glass roof panel(s)   1,315 1,315
Satellite radio 270    
Glass roof panel(s)   1,249 1,249
Options (change) 325 1,315 1,315
Options (change) 270 1,249 1,249
Destination 625 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $24,415 $29,310 $28,303
Total Invoice $23,070 $28,024 $26,882

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford C-MAX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $423
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $521
Model Year200620172017
ModelMalibuC-MAXC-MAX
TrimMaxx LTZHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp V6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT4CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$24,415$29,310$28,303
Adjustments for Features0-2,940-3,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,415$26,370$24,838
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,532$0
Total Invoice$23,070$28,024$26,882
Adjustments for Features0-2,811-3,291
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,070$25,213$23,591
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,622$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year200620172017
ModelMalibuC-MAXC-MAX
TrimMaxx LTZHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500
8 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$2,240$5,180$5,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,940$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,811-3,291

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20062017
ModelMalibuC-MAX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in104.3 in
Length187.8 in173.6 in
Width69.8 in72.0 in
Height58.1 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,459 lb.3,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft352.6 ft3

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