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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: $29,525

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $1,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,074

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelMalibuC-MAX
TrimEcoHybrid SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,985 $27,170
Base Invoice $23,860 $25,337
Premium Audio Package 1,610  
Leather Package 1,000  
Navigation system 1,120  
Package 302A   2,195
Remote start   395
Premium Audio Package 1,538  
Leather Package 880  
Navigation system 986  
Package 302A   1,959
Remote start   353
Options (change) 3,730 2,590
Options (change) 3,404 2,312
Destination 810 875
Total Price $29,525 $30,635
Total Invoice $28,074 $28,524

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Eco
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $123
Model Year20132015
ModelMalibuC-MAX
TrimEcoHybrid SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine182hp I4 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/37 MPG42/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$29,525$30,635
Adjustments for Features0-615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,525$30,020
Total Invoice$28,074$28,524
Adjustments for Features0-573
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,074$27,951

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20132015
ModelMalibuC-MAX
TrimEcoHybrid SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio $50
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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,415$4,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-573

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20132015
ModelMalibuC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.8 in104.3 in
Length191.5 in173.6 in
Width73.0 in72.0 in
Height57.6 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,589 lb.3,607 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested117553%
Total Not Requested104047%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%

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