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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: $26,690

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $1,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,520

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $1,046

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelMalibuC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLTZHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,165 $24,120 $27,275
Base Invoice $25,806 $23,035 $26,048
Comfort Package   1,600  
Door sill trim plates   95 95
Comfort Package   1,520  
Door sill trim plates   90 90
Options (change) 0 1,695 95
Options (change) 0 1,610 90
Destination 760 875 875
Total Price $27,925 $26,690 $28,245
Total Invoice $26,566 $25,520 $27,013

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,921
Model Year201120182018
ModelMalibuC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLTZHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$27,925$26,690$28,245
Adjustments for Features0-915-2,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,925$25,775$25,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$80
Total Invoice$26,566$25,520$27,013
Adjustments for Features0-875-2,286
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,566$24,645$24,727
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$82

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year201120182018
ModelMalibuC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLTZHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
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
Remote start$150 $150
Sunshade, rear$125  
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
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
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Fog lights$125 $125
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$2,765$3,680$5,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$915$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-875-2,286

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20112018
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 Weight3,416 lb.3,641 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
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested142586%
Total Not Requested22514%

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