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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: $4,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120122012
ModelMalibuMalibuFocusFocus
TrimLTPremierSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,800 $33,500 $20,105 $21,805
Convenience and Technology Package 895      
Panoramic sunroof 1,150      
Engine-block heater 100 100 25 25
Door sill trim plates 85   95 95
Cargo organizer 140 140 115 115
Cargo net 65 65    
All-weather floor mats 140 140    
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270    
Winter Package     470 470
Premium Package     1,395 1,295
Navigation system     795 795
MyFord Touch and Sony Package     995  
Remote start     445 445
Sunroof     795 795
Convenience and Technology Package 814      
Panoramic sunroof 1,047      
Engine-block heater 91 91 22 22
Door sill trim plates 77   83 83
Cargo organizer 127 127 100 100
Cargo net 59 59    
All-weather floor mats 127 127    
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066    
Winter Package     409 409
Premium Package     1,214 1,127
Navigation system     692 692
MyFord Touch and Sony Package     866  
Remote start     387 387
Sunroof     692 692
Options (change) 2,575 2,715 5,130 4,035
Options (change) 2,342 2,470 4,465 3,512
Destination 995 995 795 795
Total Price $30,370 $37,210 $26,030 $26,635

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Focus SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,265
Model Year2021202120122012
ModelMalibuMalibuFocusFocus
TrimLTPremierSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4250hp I4160hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T9S6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$30,370$37,210$26,030$26,635
Adjustments for Features-150-3,265-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,220$33,945$25,380$26,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,725$0$1,255

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2021202120122012
ModelMalibuMalibuFocusFocus
TrimLTPremierSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$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
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125$125
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $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  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,875$7,990$5,375$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$3,265$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-16-304-6000

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20212012
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 start75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested37568%
Total Not Requested17532%
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
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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