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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: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $245

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,643

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelMalibuC-MAX
TrimLTZHybrid SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,600 $28,365
Base Invoice $27,027 $26,451
Remote start   445
Remote start   397
Options (change) 0 445
Options (change) 0 397
Destination 760 795
Total Price $29,360 $29,605
Total Invoice $27,787 $27,643

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $648
Model Year20122013
ModelMalibuC-MAX
TrimLTZHybrid SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/38 MPG42/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-17
Total Price$29,360$29,605
Adjustments for Features0-540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,360$29,065
Total Invoice$27,787$27,643
Adjustments for Features0-504
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,787$27,139

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20122013
ModelMalibuC-MAX
TrimLTZHybrid SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
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
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
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
Total Value of Features$3,540$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-504

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20122013
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 Weight3,620 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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