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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Mustang Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Mustang Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,665

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120122012
ModelMalibuMalibuMustangMustang
TrimLTPremierV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,800 $33,500 $26,310 $33,710
Leather Package 1,395      
Convenience and Technology Package 895      
Navigation system 495      
Door sill trim plates 85      
Comfort Package     595 595
Electronics Package     2,340 2,340
Temporary spare tire     100  
Remote start     345 345
Rearview camera     240 240
Rear spoiler     295 0
Leather Package 1,269      
Convenience and Technology Package 814      
Navigation system 450      
Door sill trim plates 77      
Comfort Package     518 518
Electronics Package     2,036 2,036
Temporary spare tire     87  
Remote start     300 300
Rearview camera     209 209
Rear spoiler     257 0
Options (change) 2,870 0 3,915 3,520
Options (change) 2,610 0 3,407 3,063
Destination 995 995 795 795
Total Price $30,665 $34,495 $31,020 $38,025

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,711
Model Year2021202120122012
ModelMalibuMalibuMustangMustang
TrimLTPremierV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine160hp I4250hp I4305hp V6412hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7T9M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9500, 8500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19215/60-17235/50-18
Total Price$30,665$34,495$31,020$38,025
Adjustments for Features-2,635-3,6250-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,030$30,870$31,020$37,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,840$0$6,730

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2021202120122012
ModelMalibuMalibuMustangMustang
TrimLTPremierV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,550$5,540$1,915$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,635$3,625$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-310-1050-253

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20212012
ModelMalibuMustang
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase111.4 in107.1 in
Length194.2 in188.1 in
Width73.0 in73.9 in
Height57.3 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,127 lb.3,448 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in29.8 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested37568%
Total Not Requested17532%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%

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