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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: $26,640

Ford Focus Titanium   
Difference: $4,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212018
ModelMalibuMalibuFocus
TrimLTPremierTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,800 $33,500 $24,175
Driver Confidence Package 1,195 1,195  
Convenience and Technology Package 895    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150    
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270  
Navigation system     795
Technology Package     795
Driver Confidence Package 1,087 1,087  
Convenience and Technology Package 814    
Panoramic sunroof 1,047    
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066  
Navigation system     755
Technology Package     755
Options (change) 3,240 3,465 1,590
Options (change) 2,948 3,153 1,510
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $31,035 $37,960 $26,640

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Focus Titanium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,579
Model Year202120212018
ModelMalibuMalibuFocus
TrimLTPremierTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4250hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T9S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19215/50-17
Total Price$31,035$37,960$26,640
Adjustments for Features0-3,215-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,035$34,745$26,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,710$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Model Year202120212018
ModelMalibuMalibuFocus
TrimLTPremierTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Remote app$25$25 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system $600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
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$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Total Value of Features$5,250$8,465$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,215$100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-351-96

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20212018
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.2,961 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

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested82546%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested22541%
Total Not Requested32559%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested82546%
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 Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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