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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,060

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $7,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,354

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $7,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelMalibuFocusFocus
TrimLTZSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,095 $15,585 $16,925
Base Invoice $25,605 $14,508 $15,727
Sunroof 800 625 625
Deluxe Package   395  
Driver's Group   415  
SYNC   395  
Universal garage door opener   455 455
Antilock brakes (ABS)   385 385
Cargo mat   70 70
Satellite radio   195 195
Heated front seats   115 115
Leather seating surfaces   695 695
Interior ambient lighting   295 295
CD changer, in-dash   350 350
Remote start   415 415
Sunroof 664 544 544
Deluxe Package   344  
Driver's Group   361  
SYNC   344  
Universal garage door opener   396 396
Antilock brakes (ABS)   335 335
Cargo mat   55 55
Satellite radio   170 170
Heated front seats   100 100
Leather seating surfaces   605 605
Interior ambient lighting   257 257
CD changer, in-dash   305 305
Remote start   360 360
Options (change) 800 4,805 3,600
Options (change) 664 4,176 3,127
Destination 650 670 670
Total Price $28,545 $21,060 $21,195
Total Invoice $26,919 $19,354 $19,524

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,165
Model Year200820082008
ModelMalibuFocusFocus
TrimLTZSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionT6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$28,545$21,060$21,195
Adjustments for Features-3,6200-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,925$21,060$20,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$65$0
Total Invoice$26,919$19,354$19,524
Adjustments for Features-3,4140-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,505$19,354$19,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$14$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Model Year200820082008
ModelMalibuFocusFocus
TrimLTZSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Brake assist$50  
Stability control$400  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar 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 recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,015$395$595
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,620$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4140-184

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082008
ModelMalibuFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in102.9 in
Length191.8 in175.0 in
Width70.3 in66.7 in
Height57.1 in58.6 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.2,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in50.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested22526%
Total Not Requested65074%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested175100%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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