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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: $21,624

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $7,646

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,065

Ford Focus SES   
Difference: $7,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320112011
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuFocusFocus
TrimEco2LTLTZSESSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,985 $24,890 $27,365 $18,870 $19,670
Base Invoice $23,860 $23,769 $25,859 $17,587 $18,315
Leather Package 1,000 1,000      
Premium Audio Package 1,610        
Sunroof 1,000 1,000      
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175 1,900    
Forward collision warning   395      
Universal garage door opener       399 399
Moon & Tune Value Package       395 395
Leather seating surfaces       810  
Remote start       435 435
Leather Package 880 880      
Premium Audio Package 1,538        
Sunroof 880 880      
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034 1,672    
Forward collision warning   348      
Universal garage door opener       342 342
Moon & Tune Value Package       344 344
Leather seating surfaces       704  
Remote start       363 363
Options (change) 3,610 3,570 1,900 2,039 1,229
Options (change) 3,298 3,142 1,672 1,753 1,049
Destination 810 810 810 725 725
Total Price $29,405 $29,270 $30,075 $21,634 $21,624
Total Invoice $27,968 $27,721 $28,341 $20,065 $20,089

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,631
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,818
Model Year20132013201320112011
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuFocusFocus
TrimEco2LTLTZSESSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9190, 9190, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18215/45-17205/50-16
Total Price$29,405$29,270$30,075$21,634$21,624
Adjustments for Features-4,115-4,615-4,2650-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,290$24,655$25,810$21,634$21,024
Cost Above Minimum$635$0$1,155$610$0
Total Invoice$27,968$27,721$28,341$20,065$20,089
Adjustments for Features-3,914-4,371-4,0190-557
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,054$23,350$24,322$20,065$19,532
Cost Above Minimum$704$0$972$533$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20132013201320112011
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuFocusFocus
TrimEco2LTLTZSESSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed manual   $0 
4-speed automatic    $800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
911 assist   $25$25
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  
Safety key   $5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
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  
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler   $200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
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  
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  
Door sill trim plates  $100  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$4,790$5,290$4,940$675$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,115$4,615$4,265$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,914-4,371-4,0190-557

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20132011
ModelMalibuFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in102.9 in
Length191.5 in175.0 in
Width73.0 in66.7 in
Height57.6 in58.6 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.2,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in50.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.8 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
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested67530%
Total Not Requested154070%

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 mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested79076%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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