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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: $28,790

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $2,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,530

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $1,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelMalibuC-MAX
TrimECOHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,945 $27,120
Base Invoice $24,777 $25,900
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175  
Navigation system 1,120 795
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Leather Package 1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034  
Navigation system 986 755
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Leather Package 880  
Options (change) 4,185 795
Options (change) 3,683 755
Destination 825 875
Total Price $30,955 $28,790
Total Invoice $29,285 $27,530

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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: $2,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,627
Model Year20142017
ModelMalibuC-MAX
TrimECOHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine182hp I4 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG42/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$30,955$28,790
Adjustments for Features-1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,820$28,790
Total Invoice$29,285$27,530
Adjustments for Features-1280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,157$27,530

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20142017
ModelMalibuC-MAX
TrimECOHybrid Titanium
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
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 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
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
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,765$3,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1280

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20142017
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 Weight3,602 lb.3,640 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

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55053%
Total Not Requested49047%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140090%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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