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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: $9,056

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,778

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $9,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720092009
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuFocusFocus
TrimLTPremierHybridSESSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,125 $30,975 $27,875 $17,865 $18,265
Base Invoice $24,120 $29,736 $26,760 $16,552 $16,916
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150    
Convenience and Technology Package 995   995    
Sport Package 795        
Leather Package 1,395   1,395    
Cargo mat 60   60 70 70
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140 75 75
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270      
Navigation system     495    
Driver Confidence Package     1,195    
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
Panoramic sunroof 1,046   1,046    
Convenience and Technology Package 905   905    
Sport Package 723        
Leather Package 1,269   1,269    
Cargo mat 55   55 55 55
All-weather floor mats 127 127 127 67 67
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066      
Navigation system     450    
Driver Confidence Package     1,087    
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) 4,535 2,410 5,430 3,329 2,519
Options (change) 4,125 2,193 4,939 2,871 2,167
Destination 875 875 875 695 695
Total Price $30,535 $34,260 $34,180 $21,889 $21,479
Total Invoice $29,120 $32,804 $32,574 $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: $4,396
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,898
Model Year20172017201720092009
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuFocusFocus
TrimLTPremierHybridSESSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionT6T9CVTM5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 5?, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$30,535$34,260$34,180$21,889$21,479
Adjustments for Features-4,660-6,185-7,035-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,875$28,075$27,145$21,689$21,479
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,200$1,270$210$0
Total Invoice$29,120$32,804$32,574$20,118$19,778
Adjustments for Features-4,444-5,922-6,704-1840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,676$26,882$25,870$19,934$19,778
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$1,194$156$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20172017201720092009
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuFocusFocus
TrimLTPremierHybridSESSEL
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  
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
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  
Temporary spare tire$150  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation system $600$600  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Voice control for audio system$25  $25$25
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  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
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  
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
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   
Door sill trim plates $100   
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  
Upgraded floor mats $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,580$8,105$8,955$2,120$1,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,660$6,185$7,035$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,444-5,922-6,704-1840

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20172009
ModelMalibuFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in102.9 in
Length193.8 in175.0 in
Width73.0 in66.7 in
Height57.7 in58.6 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.2,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in50.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

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%
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 mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%

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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