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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Fusion Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Fusion Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,450

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $1,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,077

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $1,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelMalibuFusion
TrimLTZSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,165 $25,425
Base Invoice $25,806 $23,423
Temporary spare tire 100  
Sunroof 850  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Package 301A / 401A   1,195
3.0L V6   1,595
Remote start   345
Cargo mat   95
Temporary spare tire 88  
Sunroof 748  
3.6L V6 1,404  
Package 301A / 401A   1,040
3.0L V6   1,436
Remote start   300
Cargo mat   83
Options (change) 2,545 3,230
Options (change) 2,240 2,859
Destination 760 795
Total Price $30,470 $29,450
Total Invoice $28,806 $27,077

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Fusion

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,793
Model Year20112012
ModelMalibuFusion
TrimLTZSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-17
Total Price$30,470$29,450
Adjustments for Features0-70
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,470$29,380
Total Invoice$28,806$27,077
Adjustments for Features0-64
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,806$27,013

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20112012
ModelMalibuFusion
TrimLTZSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist$50 
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,450$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$70
Value of Feature Adjustments0-64

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20112012
ModelMalibuFusion
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in107.4 in
Length191.8 in190.6 in
Width70.3 in72.2 in
Height57.1 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
240 hp@6550
223 lb-ft@4300
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
240 hp@6550
223 lb-ft@4300
1000Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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