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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: $24,764

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $4,701

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,415

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $4,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072018
ModelMalibuC-MAX
TrimMaxx LTZHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,915 $27,275
Base Invoice $22,600 $26,048
Satellite radio 199  
Glass roof panel(s)   1,315
Satellite radio 165  
Glass roof panel(s)   1,249
Options (change) 199 1,315
Options (change) 165 1,249
Destination 650 875
Total Price $24,764 $29,465
Total Invoice $23,415 $28,172

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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: $1,761
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,946
Model Year20072018
ModelMalibuC-MAX
TrimMaxx LTZHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine217hp V6141hp I4 H
TransmissionT4CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$24,764$29,465
Adjustments for Features0-2,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,764$26,525
Total Invoice$23,415$28,172
Adjustments for Features0-2,811
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,415$25,361

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20072018
ModelMalibuC-MAX
TrimMaxx LTZHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$2,240$5,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,811

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20072018
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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