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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: $25,280

Ford Focus Titanium   
Difference: $4,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,441

Ford Focus Titanium   
Difference: $4,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelMalibuFocus
TrimLTZTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,880 $21,805
Base Invoice $25,402 $20,313
Engine-block heater 75 25
Sunroof 800 795
3.6L V6 1,595  
Winter Package   470
Premium Package   1,295
Door sill trim plates   95
Engine-block heater 62 22
Sunroof 664 692
3.6L V6 1,324  
Winter Package   409
Premium Package   1,127
Door sill trim plates   83
Options (change) 2,470 2,680
Options (change) 2,050 2,333
Destination 670 795
Total Price $30,020 $25,280
Total Invoice $28,122 $23,441

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,838
Model Year20092012
ModelMalibuFocus
TrimLTZTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/50-17
Total Price$30,020$25,280
Adjustments for Features-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,120$25,280
Total Invoice$28,122$23,441
Adjustments for Features-8430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,279$23,441

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20092012
ModelMalibuFocus
TrimLTZTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,755$1,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8430

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,680 lb.2,907 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
215/50HR17 tires400No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested135063%
Total Not Requested80037%

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