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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: $25,125

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $20

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,685

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelMalibuC-MAXC-MAX
TrimHybridHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,555 $24,175 $27,120
Base Invoice $24,149 $23,087 $25,900
Power driver seat 200    
Door sill trim plates   95 95
Power driver seat 166    
Door sill trim plates   90 90
Options (change) 200 95 95
Options (change) 166 90 90
Destination 670 875 875
Gas Tax -1,300 0 0
Total Price $25,125 $25,145 $28,090
Total Invoice $23,685 $24,052 $26,865

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,755
Model Year200920172017
ModelMalibuC-MAXC-MAX
TrimHybridHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4 H141hp I4 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionA4CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG42/38 MPG42/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$25,125$25,145$28,090
Adjustments for Features0-2,060-5,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,125$23,085$22,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$155$0
Total Invoice$23,685$24,052$26,865
Adjustments for Features0-1,970-4,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,685$22,082$21,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$152$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year200920172017
ModelMalibuC-MAXC-MAX
TrimHybridHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
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
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
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
Rearview camera $200$200
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 
Android Auto support  $100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $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
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$2,095$4,155$7,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,060$5,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,970-4,935

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20092017
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.3,640 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

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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