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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,670

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,023

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelMalibuTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimLTZSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,095 $28,270 $31,330 $32,325
Base Invoice $25,605 $25,958 $28,712 $29,608
Sunroof 800 960 960 960
Power-adjustable pedals 125      
Interior Convenience Group   595    
Interior Power Package   295    
Satellite radio   195    
Remote start   395 395 395
Heated front seats   240    
Leather seating surfaces   895    
Sunroof 664 835 835 835
Power-adjustable pedals 104      
Interior Convenience Group   518    
Interior Power Package   257    
Satellite radio   170    
Remote start   343 343 343
Heated front seats   209    
Leather seating surfaces   779    
Options (change) 925 3,575 1,355 1,355
Options (change) 768 3,111 1,178 1,178
Destination 650 825 825 825
Total Price $28,670 $32,670 $33,510 $34,505
Total Invoice $27,023 $29,894 $30,715 $31,611

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,581
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelMalibuTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimLTZSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine252hp V6263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$28,670$32,670$33,510$34,505
Adjustments for Features0-1,410-1,610-2,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,670$31,260$31,900$32,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$640$745
Total Invoice$27,023$29,894$30,715$31,611
Adjustments for Features0-1,290-1,476-2,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,023$28,604$29,239$29,321
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$635$717

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2008200920092009
ModelMalibuTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimLTZSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$2,955$4,365$4,565$5,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,410$1,610$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,290-1,476-2,290

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20082009
ModelMalibuTaurus X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.3 in112.9 in
Length191.8 in200.3 in
Width70.3 in74.9 in
Height57.1 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,033 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.147.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.185.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested67584%
Total Not Requested12516%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested32568%
Total Not Requested15032%

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