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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: $8,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,559

Ford Fiesta SEL   
Difference: $8,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuFiesta
TrimEco2LTLTZSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,985 $24,890 $27,365 $16,600
Base Invoice $23,860 $23,769 $25,859 $15,984
Leather Package 1,000 1,000    
Premium Audio Package 1,610      
Sunroof 1,000 1,000   745
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175 1,900  
Forward collision warning   395    
Upgrade Package       820
Remote start       395
Leather seating surfaces       825
Illuminated door sill trim plates       410
Leather Package 880 880    
Premium Audio Package 1,538      
Sunroof 880 880   648
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034 1,672  
Forward collision warning   348    
Upgrade Package       714
Remote start       344
Leather seating surfaces       718
Illuminated door sill trim plates       356
Options (change) 3,610 3,570 1,900 3,195
Options (change) 3,298 3,142 1,672 2,780
Destination 810 810 810 795
Total Price $29,405 $29,270 $30,075 $20,590
Total Invoice $27,968 $27,721 $28,341 $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: $4,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,284
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuFiesta
TrimEco2LTLTZSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4120hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 980, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18195/50-16
Total Price$29,405$29,270$30,075$20,590
Adjustments for Features-3,595-4,095-3,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,810$25,175$26,330$20,590
Cost Above Minimum$635$0$1,155$0
Total Invoice$27,968$27,721$28,341$19,559
Adjustments for Features-3,419-3,878-3,5290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,549$23,843$24,812$19,559
Cost Above Minimum$706$0$969$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year2013201320132012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuFiesta
TrimEco2LTLTZSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Proximity key   $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist   $25
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,640$5,140$4,790$1,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,595$4,095$3,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,419-3,878-3,5290

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year20132012
ModelMalibuFiesta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in98.0 in
Length191.5 in173.6 in
Width73.0 in66.8 in
Height57.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.2,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in49.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in31.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft312.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

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%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested45020%
Total Not Requested176580%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

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%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested15014%
Total Not Requested89086%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

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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