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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: $18,280

Ford Focus ZX4 SES   
Difference: $10,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,941

Ford Focus ZX4 SES   
Difference: $10,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320062006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuFocusFocus
TrimEco2LTLTZZX4 SESZX4 ST
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,985 $24,890 $27,365 $15,775 $17,040
Base Invoice $23,860 $23,769 $25,859 $14,690 $15,841
Leather Package 1,000 1,000      
Premium Audio Package 1,610        
Sunroof 1,000 1,000   625 625
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175 1,900    
Forward collision warning   395      
Safety Package       350  
Weather Package       175  
Traction control       115 115
Leather seating surfaces       695 695
Front side airbags         350
Heated front seats         115
Leather Package 880 880      
Premium Audio Package 1,538        
Sunroof 880 880   544 544
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034 1,672    
Forward collision warning   348      
Safety Package       305  
Weather Package       152  
Traction control       100 100
Leather seating surfaces       605 605
Front side airbags         305
Heated front seats         100
Options (change) 3,610 3,570 1,900 1,960 1,900
Options (change) 3,298 3,142 1,672 1,706 1,654
Destination 810 810 810 545 545
Total Price $29,405 $29,270 $30,075 $18,280 $19,485
Total Invoice $27,968 $27,721 $28,341 $16,941 $18,040

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus ZX4 SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,700
Model Year20132013201320062006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuFocusFocus
TrimEco2LTLTZZX4 SESZX4 ST
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4136hp I4151hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$29,405$29,270$30,075$18,280$19,485
Adjustments for Features-6,070-6,420-5,9700-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,335$22,850$24,105$18,280$19,310
Cost Above Minimum$485$0$1,255$0$1,030
Total Invoice$27,968$27,721$28,341$16,941$18,040
Adjustments for Features-5,773-6,080-5,6260-162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,195$21,641$22,715$16,941$17,878
Cost Above Minimum$554$0$1,074$0$937

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20132013201320062006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuFocusFocus
TrimEco2LTLTZZX4 SESZX4 ST
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed manual   $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 $150
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Forward collision warning $200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning $200   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$6,415$6,765$6,315$345$520
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,070$6,420$5,970$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,773-6,080-5,6260-162

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20132006
ModelMalibuFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in102.9 in
Length191.5 in175.2 in
Width73.0 in66.7 in
Height57.6 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.2,637 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in49.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested35016%
Total Not Requested186584%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested757%
Total Not Requested96593%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus ZX4 SES

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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