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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: $28,460

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $5,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,984

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $6,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelMalibuFusion
TrimPremierSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $20,150
Base Invoice $29,736 $18,576
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
All-weather floor mats 140 75
Moon and Tune Package   795
3.0L V6   2,750
Navigation system   1,895
Traction control   95
Satellite radio   195
Remote start   295
Interior ambient lighting   295
Leather seating surfaces   895
Heated front seats   295
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
All-weather floor mats 127 65
Moon and Tune Package   692
3.0L V6   2,474
Navigation system   1,649
Traction control   83
Satellite radio   170
Remote start   257
Interior ambient lighting   257
Leather seating surfaces   779
Heated front seats   257
Options (change) 2,410 7,585
Options (change) 2,193 6,683
Destination 875 725
Total Price $34,260 $28,460
Total Invoice $32,804 $25,984

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Fusion

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,306
Model Year20182008
ModelMalibuFusion
TrimPremierSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4221hp V6
TransmissionT9A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/50-17
Total Price$34,260$28,460
Adjustments for Features-3,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,590$28,460
Total Invoice$32,804$25,984
Adjustments for Features-3,5140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,290$25,984

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20182008
ModelMalibuFusion
TrimPremierSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Stability control$400 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Fog lights $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,945$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5140

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20182008
ModelMalibuFusion
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in107.4 in
Length193.8 in190.2 in
Width73.0 in72.2 in
Height57.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,280 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

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 Fusion SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
221 hp@6250
205 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
221 hp@6250
205 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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