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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: $20,785

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $9,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,116

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $9,327

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuFocusFocus
TrimLTPremierHybridSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,125 $30,975 $27,875 $15,585 $16,925
Base Invoice $24,120 $29,736 $26,760 $14,508 $15,727
Convenience and Technology Package 895   895    
Sun and Wheels Package 1,300 2,270      
Leather Package 1,395   1,395    
Cargo mat 60   60 70 70
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140 75 75
Driver Confidence Package     1,195    
Panoramic sunroof     1,150    
Navigation system     495    
Driver's Group       415  
SYNC       395  
Universal garage door opener       455 455
Antilock brakes (ABS)       385 385
Satellite radio       195 195
Heated front seats       115 115
Leather seating surfaces       695 695
Deluxe Package       395  
Interior ambient lighting       295 295
Remote start       415 415
Sunroof       625 625
Convenience and Technology Package 814   814    
Sun and Wheels Package 1,183 2,066      
Leather Package 1,269   1,269    
Cargo mat 55   55 55 55
All-weather floor mats 127 127 127 67 67
Driver Confidence Package     1,087    
Panoramic sunroof     1,047    
Navigation system     450    
Driver's Group       361  
SYNC       344  
Universal garage door opener       396 396
Antilock brakes (ABS)       335 335
Satellite radio       170 170
Heated front seats       100 100
Leather seating surfaces       605 605
Deluxe Package       344  
Interior ambient lighting       257 257
Remote start       360 360
Sunroof       544 544
Options (change) 3,790 2,410 5,330 4,530 3,325
Options (change) 3,448 2,193 4,849 3,938 2,889
Destination 875 875 875 670 670
Total Price $29,790 $34,260 $34,080 $20,785 $20,920
Total Invoice $28,443 $32,804 $32,484 $19,116 $19,286

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,295
Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuFocusFocus
TrimLTPremierHybridSESES
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?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$29,790$34,260$34,080$20,785$20,920
Adjustments for Features-5,285-7,010-7,8600-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,505$27,250$26,220$20,785$20,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,745$1,715$65$0
Total Invoice$28,443$32,804$32,484$19,116$19,286
Adjustments for Features-5,046-6,712-7,4920-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,397$26,092$24,992$19,116$19,102
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,695$1,595$14$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuFocusFocus
TrimLTPremierHybridSESES
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  
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  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Temporary spare tire$150  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
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
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 player   $125$125
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  
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   
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$6,980$8,705$9,555$1,695$1,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,285$7,010$7,860$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,046-6,712-7,4920-184

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20182008
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 Capacity15.8 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%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
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

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%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, 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%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125No
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested10011%
Total Not Requested77589%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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