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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Fiesta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Fiesta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,590

Ford Fiesta SEL   
Difference: $8,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,559

Ford Fiesta SEL   
Difference: $8,228

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelMalibuFiesta
TrimLTZSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $16,600
Base Invoice $27,027 $15,984
Upgrade Package   820
Remote start   395
Sunroof   745
Leather seating surfaces   825
Illuminated door sill trim plates   410
Upgrade Package   714
Remote start   344
Sunroof   648
Leather seating surfaces   718
Illuminated door sill trim plates   356
Options (change) 0 3,195
Options (change) 0 2,780
Destination 760 795
Total Price $29,360 $20,590
Total Invoice $27,787 $19,559

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Fiesta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fiesta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,080
Model Year20122012
ModelMalibuFiesta
TrimLTZSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4120hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 880, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18195/50-16
Total Price$29,360$20,590
Adjustments for Features-2,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,090$20,590
Total Invoice$27,787$19,559
Adjustments for Features-2,1480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,639$19,559

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year20122012
ModelMalibuFiesta
TrimLTZSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,490$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1480

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year20122012
ModelMalibuFiesta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in98.0 in
Length191.8 in173.6 in
Width70.3 in66.8 in
Height57.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,416 lb.2,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in49.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in31.2 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft312.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fiesta SEL

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Alarm100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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