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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: $29,910

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $995

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,339

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $228

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015
ModelMalibuMalibuC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2LTLTZHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $27,170 $31,635
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $25,337 $29,499
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125 1,850    
Leather Package 1,250      
Navigation system 495 495    
Rear spoiler 400 400    
All-weather floor mats 140 140 175 175
Cargo mat 80 80    
Package 302A     2,195 2,195
Remote start     395  
Door sill trim plates     95 95
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990 1,628    
Leather Package 1,100      
Navigation system 436 436    
Rear spoiler 352 352    
All-weather floor mats 123 123 156 156
Cargo mat 70 70    
Package 302A     1,959 1,959
Remote start     353  
Door sill trim plates     85 85
Options (change) 3,490 2,965 2,860 2,465
Options (change) 3,071 2,609 2,553 2,200
Destination 825 825 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $29,910 $32,110 $30,905 $30,968
Total Invoice $28,339 $30,196 $28,765 $28,567

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $168
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $593
Model Year2015201520152015
ModelMalibuMalibuC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2LTLTZHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine196hp I4196hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$29,910$32,110$30,905$30,968
Adjustments for Features0-950-365-890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,910$31,160$30,540$30,078
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,250$462$0
Total Invoice$28,339$30,196$28,765$28,567
Adjustments for Features0-893-340-821
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,339$29,303$28,425$27,746
Cost Above Minimum$0$964$679$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2015201520152015
ModelMalibuMalibuC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2LTLTZHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app$25$25 $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Curve control  $50$50
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40$40  
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger   $500
8 kWh battery pack   $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Sunroof $900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$3,440$4,390$3,805$4,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$365$890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-893-340-821

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20152015
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 Weight3,394 lb.3,608 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 2LT

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%
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
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested127576%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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