Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2017 Ford Focus Ford Focus 2015

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,575

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $9,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,767

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $10,219

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelMalibuFocus
TrimPremierSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $18,460
Base Invoice $29,736 $17,215
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 60  
Cargo organizer 140 115
All-weather floor mats 140  
Cold Weather Package   645
Appearance Package   1,995
Sony and MyFord Touch Package   1,495
Door sill trim plates   95
Sunroof   895
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo net 55  
Cargo organizer 127 102
All-weather floor mats 127  
Cold Weather Package   575
Appearance Package   1,781
Sony and MyFord Touch Package   1,335
Door sill trim plates   85
Sunroof   799
Options (change) 2,610 5,240
Options (change) 2,375 4,677
Destination 875 875
Total Price $34,460 $24,575
Total Invoice $32,986 $22,767

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Chevrolet Malibu dealer quotes or Ford Focus dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,543
Model Year20172015
ModelMalibuFocus
TrimPremierSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionT9M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/50-17
Total Price$34,460$24,575
Adjustments for Features-3,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,620$24,575
Total Invoice$32,986$22,767
Adjustments for Features-3,6760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,310$22,767

Return to top

Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20172015
ModelMalibuFocus
TrimPremierSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,865$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6760

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20172015
ModelMalibuFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in104.3 in
Length193.8 in178.5 in
Width73.0 in71.8 in
Height57.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft313.2 ft3

Return to top

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
Ford Focus SE

Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested140100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200No
215/50HR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested175058%
Total Not Requested125042%
Sony and MyFord Touch Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Aux input50Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Chevrolet models.