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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: $32,320

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $4,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212012
ModelMalibuFusion
TrimPremierSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,500 $25,425
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
All-weather floor mats 140 75
3.0L V6   1,595
Navigation system   1,995
Package 302A / 501A   1,995
Cargo mat   95
Remote start   345
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
All-weather floor mats 127 65
3.0L V6   1,436
Navigation system   1,736
Package 302A / 501A   1,736
Cargo mat   83
Remote start   300
Options (change) 2,410 6,100
Options (change) 2,193 5,356
Destination 995 795
Total Price $36,905 $32,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Fusion

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Fusion SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,535
Model Year20212012
ModelMalibuFusion
TrimPremierSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/50-17
Total Price$36,905$32,320
Adjustments for Features-1,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,185$32,320

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20212012
ModelMalibuFusion
TrimPremierSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,725$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1490

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20212012
ModelMalibuFusion
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in107.4 in
Length194.2 in190.6 in
Width73.0 in72.2 in
Height57.3 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,223 lb.3,446 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 Legroom41.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft316.5 ft3

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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 Fusion SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%
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%
Package 302A / 501A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110047%
Total Not Requested125053%

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