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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: $21,479

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $8,936

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,778

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $9,005

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Model Year2015201520092009
ModelMalibuMalibuFocusFocus
Trim2LTLTZSESSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $17,865 $18,265
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $16,552 $16,916
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
Rear spoiler 400 400    
Sunroof 1,000      
Antilock brakes (ABS)     745 745
Universal garage door opener     399 399
Moon & Tune Value Package     795 795
Leather seating surfaces     810  
Remote start     435 435
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
Rear spoiler 352 352    
Sunroof 880      
Antilock brakes (ABS)     648 648
Universal garage door opener     342 342
Moon & Tune Value Package     692 692
Leather seating surfaces     704  
Remote start     363 363
Options (change) 3,995 2,470 3,329 2,519
Options (change) 3,515 2,173 2,871 2,167
Destination 825 825 695 695
Total Price $30,415 $31,615 $21,889 $21,479
Total Invoice $28,783 $29,760 $20,118 $19,778

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,216
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,538
Model Year2015201520092009
ModelMalibuMalibuFocusFocus
Trim2LTLTZSESSEL
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?, 5?, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$30,415$31,615$21,889$21,479
Adjustments for Features-4,720-4,770-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,695$26,845$21,689$21,479
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$210$0
Total Invoice$28,783$29,760$20,118$19,778
Adjustments for Features-4,467-4,490-1840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,316$25,270$19,934$19,778
Cost Above Minimum$0$954$156$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2015201520092009
ModelMalibuMalibuFocusFocus
Trim2LTLTZSESSEL
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  
911 assist  $25$25
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  
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  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
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  
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$5,315$5,365$795$595
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,720$4,770$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,467-4,490-1840

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20152009
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 SES

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
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%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
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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