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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: $22,965

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $7,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,330

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $7,476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelMalibuFocus
TrimLTZSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,165 $18,460
Base Invoice $25,806 $17,215
Temporary spare tire 100  
Sunroof 850 895
3.6L V6 1,595  
Appearance Package   1,995
Cold Weather Package   645
Door sill trim plates   95
Temporary spare tire 88  
Sunroof 748 799
3.6L V6 1,404  
Appearance Package   1,781
Cold Weather Package   575
Door sill trim plates   85
Options (change) 2,545 3,630
Options (change) 2,240 3,240
Destination 760 875
Total Price $30,470 $22,965
Total Invoice $28,806 $21,330

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,954
Model Year20112015
ModelMalibuFocus
TrimLTZSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/50-17
Total Price$30,470$22,965
Adjustments for Features-1,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,860$22,965
Total Invoice$28,806$21,330
Adjustments for Features-1,5220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,284$21,330

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20112015
ModelMalibuFocus
TrimLTZSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
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
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
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
Total Value of Features$2,915$1,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5220

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20112015
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 Weight3,645 lb.3,210 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 SE

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
215/50HR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested182561%
Total Not Requested117539%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
All-weather floor mats75No
Total Requested37568%
Total Not Requested17532%

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