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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: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelMalibuFusionFusion
TrimLTZHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $25,990 $30,940
Base Invoice $27,027 $24,103 $28,694
Luxury Package   2,050  
Remote start   345  
Cargo mat   175 175
Sunroof   1,095 1,095
Luxury Package   1,912  
Remote start   321  
Cargo mat   163 163
Sunroof   1,022 1,022
Options (change) 0 3,665 1,270
Options (change) 0 3,418 1,185
Destination 760 875 875
Total Price $29,360 $30,530 $33,085
Total Invoice $27,787 $28,396 $30,754

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Fusion

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Fusion Hybrid SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $316
Model Year201220162016
ModelMalibuFusionFusion
TrimLTZHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/38 MPG44/41 MPG44/41 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$29,360$30,530$33,085
Adjustments for Features0-995-2,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,360$29,535$30,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$855
Total Invoice$27,787$28,396$30,754
Adjustments for Features0-925-2,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,787$27,471$28,249
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$778

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year201220162016
ModelMalibuFusionFusion
TrimLTZHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support $0 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,200$3,195$4,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$995$2,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-925-2,505

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20122016
ModelMalibuFusion
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in112.2 in
Length191.8 in191.7 in
Width70.3 in72.9 in
Height57.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,620 lb.3,615 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fusion Hybrid SE

Cargo mat
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested40100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested152581%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion Hybrid Titanium

Cargo mat
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested40100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

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