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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: $27,675

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $860

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,327

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020162016
ModelMalibuC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLTZHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,955 $27,170 $31,770
Base Invoice $25,607 $25,948 $30,341
Door sill trim plates   95 95
Remote start   395  
Door sill trim plates   90 90
Remote start   375  
Options (change) 0 490 95
Options (change) 0 465 90
Destination 720 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $27,675 $28,535 $28,733
Total Invoice $26,327 $27,288 $27,299

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $782
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $776
Model Year201020162016
ModelMalibuC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLTZHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$27,675$28,535$28,733
Adjustments for Features0-1,315-1,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,675$27,220$26,893
Cost Above Minimum$0$327$0
Total Invoice$26,327$27,288$27,299
Adjustments for Features0-1,258-1,748
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,327$26,030$25,551
Cost Above Minimum$0$479$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year201020162016
ModelMalibuC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLTZHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Sunshade, rear$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat$40  
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
Rear wiper $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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
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
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 driver-side mirror$75  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,665$3,980$4,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,315$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,258-1,748

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20102016
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 Weight3,451 lb.3,608 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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