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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: $23,570

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $2,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,201

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $1,829

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015
ModelMalibuC-MAXC-MAX
TrimHybridHybrid SEHybrid SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,895 $24,170 $27,170
Base Invoice $22,581 $22,539 $25,337
Driver Convenience Package 325    
Package 202A   595  
Door sill trim plates   95 95
Driver Convenience Package 270    
Package 202A   531  
Door sill trim plates   85 85
Options (change) 325 690 95
Options (change) 270 616 85
Destination 650 875 875
Gas Tax -1,300 0 0
Total Price $23,570 $25,735 $28,140
Total Invoice $22,201 $24,030 $26,297

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $255
Model Year200820152015
ModelMalibuC-MAXC-MAX
TrimHybridHybrid SEHybrid SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4 H141hp I4 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionA4CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG42/37 MPG42/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$23,570$25,735$28,140
Adjustments for Features0-1,410-4,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,570$24,325$24,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$0
Total Invoice$22,201$24,030$26,297
Adjustments for Features0-1,317-3,841
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,201$22,713$22,456
Cost Above Minimum$0$257$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year200820152015
ModelMalibuC-MAXC-MAX
TrimHybridHybrid SEHybrid SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
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
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
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
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$2,470$3,880$6,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,410$4,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,317-3,841

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20082015
ModelMalibuC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in104.3 in
Length191.8 in173.6 in
Width70.3 in72.0 in
Height57.1 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,607 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.152.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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