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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: $21,005

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $7,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,369

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $8,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelMalibuFocusFocus
TrimLTZSESSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,165 $17,865 $18,265
Base Invoice $25,806 $16,552 $16,916
Temporary spare tire 100    
Sunroof 850    
Antilock brakes (ABS)   745 745
Moon & Tune Value Package   795 795
Leather seating surfaces   810  
Cargo mat   70 70
Remote start   435 435
Temporary spare tire 88    
Sunroof 748    
Antilock brakes (ABS)   648 648
Moon & Tune Value Package   692 692
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Cargo mat   55 55
Remote start   363 363
Options (change) 950 2,855 2,045
Options (change) 836 2,462 1,758
Destination 760 695 695
Total Price $28,875 $21,415 $21,005
Total Invoice $27,402 $19,709 $19,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,229
Model Year201120092009
ModelMalibuFocusFocus
TrimLTZSESSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionT6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 5?, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$28,875$21,415$21,005
Adjustments for Features-2,955-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,920$21,215$21,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$0
Total Invoice$27,402$19,709$19,369
Adjustments for Features-2,804-1840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,598$19,525$19,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$156$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Model Year201120092009
ModelMalibuFocusFocus
TrimLTZSESSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Sunshade, rear$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Trip computer $150$150
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
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,725$970$770
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,955$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,804-1840

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20112009
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 Weight3,416 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 SES

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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