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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: $20,785

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $9,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,116

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $9,667

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520082008
ModelMalibuMalibuFocusFocus
Trim2LTLTZSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $15,585 $16,925
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $14,508 $15,727
Leather Package 1,250      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125 1,850    
Cargo mat 80 80 70 70
All-weather floor mats 140 140 75 75
Sunroof 1,000   625 625
Rear spoiler 400 400    
Deluxe Package     395  
Driver's Group     415  
SYNC     395  
Universal garage door opener     455 455
Antilock brakes (ABS)     385 385
Satellite radio     195 195
Heated front seats     115 115
Leather seating surfaces     695 695
Interior ambient lighting     295 295
Remote start     415 415
Leather Package 1,100      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990 1,628    
Cargo mat 70 70 55 55
All-weather floor mats 123 123 67 67
Sunroof 880   544 544
Rear spoiler 352 352    
Deluxe Package     344  
Driver's Group     361  
SYNC     344  
Universal garage door opener     396 396
Antilock brakes (ABS)     335 335
Satellite radio     170 170
Heated front seats     100 100
Leather seating surfaces     605 605
Interior ambient lighting     257 257
Remote start     360 360
Options (change) 3,995 2,470 4,530 3,325
Options (change) 3,515 2,173 3,938 2,889
Destination 825 825 670 670
Total Price $30,415 $31,615 $20,785 $20,920
Total Invoice $28,783 $29,760 $19,116 $19,286

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,434
Model Year2015201520082008
ModelMalibuMalibuFocusFocus
Trim2LTLTZSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine196hp I4196hp I4140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$30,415$31,615$20,785$20,920
Adjustments for Features-5,545-5,5950-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,870$26,020$20,785$20,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$65$0
Total Invoice$28,783$29,760$19,116$19,286
Adjustments for Features-5,247-5,2670-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,536$24,493$19,116$19,102
Cost Above Minimum$0$957$14$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2015201520082008
ModelMalibuMalibuFocusFocus
Trim2LTLTZSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Stability control$400$400  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer$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  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,790$5,840$245$445
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,545$5,595$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,247-5,2670-184

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20152008
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 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 SE

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested22526%
Total Not Requested65074%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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