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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: $12,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,941

Ford Focus ZX4 SES   
Difference: $11,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720062006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuFocusFocus
TrimLTPremierHybridZX4 SESZX4 ST
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,125 $30,975 $27,875 $15,775 $17,040
Base Invoice $24,120 $29,736 $26,760 $14,690 $15,841
Sport Package 795        
Leather Package 1,395   1,395    
Convenience and Technology Package 995   995    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150    
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270      
Navigation system     495    
Driver Confidence Package     1,195    
Safety Package       350  
Weather Package       175  
Traction control       115 115
Sunroof       625 625
Leather seating surfaces       695 695
Front side airbags         350
Heated front seats         115
Sport Package 723        
Leather Package 1,269   1,269    
Convenience and Technology Package 905   905    
Panoramic sunroof 1,046   1,046    
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066      
Navigation system     450    
Driver Confidence Package     1,087    
Safety Package       305  
Weather Package       152  
Traction control       100 100
Sunroof       544 544
Leather seating surfaces       605 605
Front side airbags         305
Heated front seats         100
Options (change) 4,335 2,270 5,230 1,960 1,900
Options (change) 3,943 2,066 4,757 1,706 1,654
Destination 875 875 875 545 545
Total Price $30,335 $34,120 $33,980 $18,280 $19,485
Total Invoice $28,938 $32,677 $32,392 $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: $5,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,882
Model Year20172017201720062006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuFocusFocus
TrimLTPremierHybridZX4 SESZX4 ST
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H136hp I4151hp I4
TransmissionT6T9CVTM5M5
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)245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$30,335$34,120$33,980$18,280$19,485
Adjustments for Features-6,410-8,025-8,9350-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,925$26,095$25,045$18,280$19,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,170$1,120$0$1,030
Total Invoice$28,938$32,677$32,392$16,941$18,040
Adjustments for Features-6,115-7,686-8,5170-162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,823$24,991$23,875$16,941$17,878
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,168$1,052$0$937

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20172017201720062006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuFocusFocus
TrimLTPremierHybridZX4 SESZX4 ST
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400   
CVT  $1000  
5-speed manual   $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100   
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
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
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200  
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
Following distance indicator  $25  
Forward collision warning  $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Pedestrian detection  $50  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 $0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
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  
CD player   $125$125
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation system $600$600  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Voice control for audio system$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200   
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar 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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upgraded floor mats $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$8,030$9,645$10,555$1,620$1,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,410$8,025$8,935$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,115-7,686-8,5170-162

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20172006
ModelMalibuFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in102.9 in
Length193.8 in175.2 in
Width73.0 in66.7 in
Height57.7 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.2,637 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in49.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
245/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%

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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