Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2021 Ford C-MAX Ford C-MAX 2017

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,053

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $3,017

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120172017
ModelMalibuMalibuC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLTPremierHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,800 $33,500 $27,120 $30,120
Convenience and Technology Package 895      
Navigation system 495   795 795
Leather Package 1,395      
Door sill trim plates 85   95 95
All-weather floor mats 140 140 175 175
Cargo organizer 140 140 115  
Cargo mat 60      
Cargo net 65 65    
Convenience and Technology Package 814      
Navigation system 450   755 755
Leather Package 1,269      
Door sill trim plates 77   90 90
All-weather floor mats 127 127 166 166
Cargo organizer 127 127 109  
Cargo mat 55      
Cargo net 59 59    
Options (change) 3,275 345 1,180 1,065
Options (change) 2,978 313 1,120 1,011
Destination 995 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $31,070 $34,840 $29,175 $28,053

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Chevrolet Malibu dealer quotes or Ford C-MAX dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,427
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,033
Model Year2021202120172017
ModelMalibuMalibuC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLTPremierHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine160hp I4250hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionCVT-7T9CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$31,070$34,840$29,175$28,053
Adjustments for Features0-950-1,025-1,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,070$33,890$28,150$26,643
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,820$1,507$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2021202120172017
ModelMalibuMalibuC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLTPremierHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Heated steering wheel $100  
Remote app$25$25 $25
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
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  
Temporary spare tire$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Cargo organizer$100$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger   $500
8 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop$150 $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Fog lights  $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$3,115$4,065$4,140$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$1,025$1,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-36-980-1,339

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20212017
ModelMalibuC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.4 in104.3 in
Length194.2 in173.6 in
Width73.0 in72.0 in
Height57.3 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,127 lb.3,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 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 Legroom41.5 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
15.7 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.752.6 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested47586%
Total Not Requested7514%
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 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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Chevrolet models.