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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: $19,485

Ford Focus ZX4 ST   
Difference: $10,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,040

Ford Focus ZX4 ST   
Difference: $10,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelMalibuFocus
TrimLTZZX4 ST
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,955 $17,040
Base Invoice $25,607 $15,841
Sunroof 850 625
3.6L V6 1,595  
Front side airbags   350
Traction control   115
Heated front seats   115
Leather seating surfaces   695
Sunroof 748 544
3.6L V6 1,404  
Front side airbags   305
Traction control   100
Heated front seats   100
Leather seating surfaces   605
Options (change) 2,445 1,900
Options (change) 2,152 1,654
Destination 720 545
Total Price $30,120 $19,485
Total Invoice $28,479 $18,040

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus ZX4 ST
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,047
Model Year20102006
ModelMalibuFocus
TrimLTZZX4 ST
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6151hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/50-16
Total Price$30,120$19,485
Adjustments for Features-4,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,475$19,485
Total Invoice$28,479$18,040
Adjustments for Features-4,3920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,087$18,040

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20102006
ModelMalibuFocus
TrimLTZZX4 ST
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,990$345
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3920

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20102006
ModelMalibuFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in102.9 in
Length191.8 in175.2 in
Width70.3 in66.7 in
Height57.1 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.2,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in49.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus ZX4 ST

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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