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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: $29,175

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $4,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,895

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $3,892

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelMalibuC-MAX
TrimHybridHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,875 $27,120
Base Invoice $26,760 $25,900
Convenience and Technology Package 995  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Navigation system 495 795
Leather Package 1,395  
Door sill trim plates 85 95
All-weather floor mats 140 175
Cargo organizer 140 115
Cargo mat 60  
Cargo net 60  
Convenience and Technology Package 905  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Navigation system 450 755
Leather Package 1,269  
Door sill trim plates 77 90
All-weather floor mats 127 166
Cargo organizer 127 109
Cargo mat 55  
Cargo net 55  
Options (change) 4,565 1,180
Options (change) 4,152 1,120
Destination 875 875
Total Price $33,315 $29,175
Total Invoice $31,787 $27,895

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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: $3,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,057
Model Year20172017
ModelMalibuC-MAX
TrimHybridHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine122hp I4 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)49/43 MPG42/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$33,315$29,175
Adjustments for Features-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,440$29,175
Total Invoice$31,787$27,895
Adjustments for Features-8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,952$27,895

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20172017
ModelMalibuC-MAX
TrimHybridHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control $50
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input$50 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,100$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8350

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20172017
ModelMalibuC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.4 in104.3 in
Length193.8 in173.6 in
Width73.0 in72.0 in
Height57.7 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,457 lb.3,640 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.852.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested55088%
Total Not Requested7512%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested152586%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested140100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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