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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: $24,450

Ford Focus Titanium   
Difference: $4,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,389

Ford Focus Titanium   
Difference: $3,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelMalibuFocus
TrimLTZTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,095 $23,575
Base Invoice $25,605 $22,514
Sunroof 800  
Sunroof 664  
Options (change) 800 0
Options (change) 664 0
Destination 650 875
Total Price $28,545 $24,450
Total Invoice $26,919 $23,389

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,008
Model Year20082017
ModelMalibuFocus
TrimLTZTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/50-17
Total Price$28,545$24,450
Adjustments for Features0-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,545$23,950
Total Invoice$26,919$23,389
Adjustments for Features0-478
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,919$22,911

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082017
ModelMalibuFocus
TrimLTZTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,080$3,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-478

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082017
ModelMalibuFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in104.3 in
Length191.8 in178.5 in
Width70.3 in71.8 in
Height57.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.2,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft313.2 ft3

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