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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: $25,915

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $4,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,926

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $5,289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelMalibuMalibuFocusFocus
Trim2LTLTZSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $20,105 $21,805
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $18,766 $20,313
Leather Package 1,250      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125 1,850    
Navigation system 495 495 795 795
Engine-block heater 75 75 25 25
Sunroof 1,000   795 795
All-weather floor mats 140 140    
Rear spoiler 400 400    
Winter Package     470 470
Premium Package     1,395 1,295
MyFord Touch and Sony Package     995  
Door sill trim plates     95 95
Remote start     445 445
Leather Package 1,100      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990 1,628    
Navigation system 436 436 692 692
Engine-block heater 66 66 22 22
Sunroof 880   692 692
All-weather floor mats 123 123    
Rear spoiler 352 352    
Winter Package     409 409
Premium Package     1,214 1,127
MyFord Touch and Sony Package     866  
Door sill trim plates     83 83
Remote start     387 387
Options (change) 4,485 2,960 5,015 3,920
Options (change) 3,947 2,605 4,365 3,412
Destination 825 825 795 795
Total Price $30,905 $32,105 $25,915 $26,520
Total Invoice $29,215 $30,192 $23,926 $24,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,587
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelMalibuMalibuFocusFocus
Trim2LTLTZSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine196hp I4196hp I4160hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$30,905$32,105$25,915$26,520
Adjustments for Features-2,435-2,485-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,470$29,620$25,265$26,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0$1,255
Total Invoice$29,215$30,192$23,926$24,520
Adjustments for Features-2,302-2,337-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,913$27,855$23,326$24,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$942$0$1,194

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2015201520122012
ModelMalibuMalibuFocusFocus
Trim2LTLTZSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Proximity key   $250
Remote app$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Manual lumbar 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, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger 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
Total Value of Features$3,765$3,815$1,980$1,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,435$2,485$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,302-2,337-6000

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20152012
ModelMalibuFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in104.3 in
Length191.5 in178.5 in
Width73.0 in71.8 in
Height57.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.2,908 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.2 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 SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
215/50HR17 tires400No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested140065%
Total Not Requested75035%
MyFord Touch and Sony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
215/50HR17 tires400No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested140065%
Total Not Requested75035%

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