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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: $28,053

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $1,857

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,644

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $1,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520172017
ModelMalibuMalibuC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2LTLTZHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $27,120 $30,120
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $25,900 $28,765
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125 1,850    
Navigation system 495 495 795 795
Leather Package 1,250      
Rear spoiler 400 400    
All-weather floor mats 140 140 175 175
Cargo mat 80 80    
Door sill trim plates     95 95
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990 1,628    
Navigation system 436 436 755 755
Leather Package 1,100      
Rear spoiler 352 352    
All-weather floor mats 123 123 166 166
Cargo mat 70 70    
Door sill trim plates     90 90
Options (change) 3,490 2,965 1,065 1,065
Options (change) 3,071 2,609 1,011 1,011
Destination 825 825 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $29,910 $32,110 $29,060 $28,053
Total Invoice $28,339 $30,196 $27,786 $26,644

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,847
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,635
Model Year2015201520172017
ModelMalibuMalibuC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2LTLTZHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
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$29,060$28,053
Adjustments for Features0-950-465-990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,910$31,160$28,595$27,063
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,250$1,532$0
Total Invoice$28,339$30,196$27,786$26,644
Adjustments for Features0-893-445-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,339$29,303$27,341$25,704
Cost Above Minimum$0$964$1,637$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2015201520172017
ModelMalibuMalibuC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2LTLTZHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
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
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  
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input$50$50  
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  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$3,090$4,040$3,555$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$465$990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-893-445-940

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20152017
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.3,641 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 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
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 Titanium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67593%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67593%
Total Not Requested507%

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