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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: $26,030

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $4,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,026

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $4,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192019201920122012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuFocusFocus
TrimLTPremierHybridSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,620 $31,820 $28,220 $20,105 $21,805
Base Invoice $25,608 $30,611 $27,148 $18,766 $20,313
Convenience and Technology Package 895   895    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 25 25
Door sill trim plates 85   85 95 95
Cargo organizer 140 140 140 115 115
Cargo net 65 65 65    
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140    
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270      
Leather Package     1,395    
Navigation system     495 795 795
Driver Confidence Package     1,195    
Winter Package       470 470
Premium Package       1,395 1,295
MyFord Touch and Sony Package       995  
Remote start       445 445
Sunroof       795 795
Convenience and Technology Package 814   814    
Panoramic sunroof 1,047   1,047    
Engine-block heater 91 91 91 22 22
Door sill trim plates 77   77 83 83
Cargo organizer 127 127 127 100 100
Cargo net 59 59 59    
All-weather floor mats 127 127 127    
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066      
Leather Package     1,269    
Navigation system     450 692 692
Driver Confidence Package     1,087    
Winter Package       409 409
Premium Package       1,214 1,127
MyFord Touch and Sony Package       866  
Remote start       387 387
Sunroof       692 692
Options (change) 2,575 2,715 5,660 5,130 4,035
Options (change) 2,342 2,470 5,148 4,465 3,512
Destination 875 875 875 795 795
Total Price $30,070 $35,410 $34,755 $26,030 $26,635
Total Invoice $28,825 $33,956 $33,171 $24,026 $24,620

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,255
Model Year20192019201920122012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuFocusFocus
TrimLTPremierHybridSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H160hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T9CVT-7S6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19225/55-17215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$30,070$35,410$34,755$26,030$26,635
Adjustments for Features-150-3,265-4,275-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,920$32,145$30,480$25,380$26,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,225$560$0$1,255
Total Invoice$28,825$33,956$33,171$24,026$24,620
Adjustments for Features-144-3,131-4,080-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,681$30,825$29,091$23,426$24,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,144$410$0$1,194

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20192019201920122012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuFocusFocus
TrimLTPremierHybridSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400   
6-speed automated manual   $1100 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100   
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200  
Blind spot warning system  $200  
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$250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40   
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
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   
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  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
SD Card slot   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25    
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0$0
Wireless charging station$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Upgraded floor mats $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$4,950$8,065$9,075$5,450$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$3,265$4,275$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-144-3,131-4,080-6000

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20192012
ModelMalibuFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in104.3 in
Length194.2 in178.5 in
Width73.0 in71.8 in
Height57.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,127 lb.2,908 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 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 Legroom41.5 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 Volume15.7 ft313.2 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%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%

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

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 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%
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 SEL

Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested140100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested140065%
Total Not Requested75035%
MyFord Touch and Sony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0Yes
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested140100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested140065%
Total Not Requested75035%

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