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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: $30,220

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,567

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200820082008
ModelMalibuTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimLTZSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,955 $27,030 $29,770 $30,750
Base Invoice $25,607 $24,942 $27,408 $28,291
Temporary spare tire 100      
Sunroof 850 960 960 960
3.6L V6 1,595      
SYNC   395    
Interior Convenience Package   595    
Satellite radio   195 195 195
Heated front seats   240 240  
Remote start   395 395 395
Leather seating surfaces   895    
Temporary spare tire 88      
Sunroof 748 835 835 835
3.6L V6 1,404      
SYNC   344    
Interior Convenience Package   518    
Satellite radio   170 170 170
Heated front seats   209 209  
Remote start   343 343 343
Leather seating surfaces   779    
Options (change) 2,545 3,675 1,790 1,550
Options (change) 2,240 3,198 1,557 1,348
Destination 720 800 800 800
Total Price $30,220 $31,505 $32,360 $33,100
Total Invoice $28,567 $28,940 $29,765 $30,439

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $683
Model Year2010200820082008
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)?, 8?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$30,220$31,505$32,360$33,100
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-1,400-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,220$30,355$30,960$30,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$605$595
Total Invoice$28,567$28,940$29,765$30,439
Adjustments for Features0-1,056-1,288-1,977
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,567$27,884$28,477$28,462
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$593$578

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2010200820082008
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 
AC power outlet$100   
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Sunshade, rear$125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$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 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Trip computer $150$150$150
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, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $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$3,490$4,640$4,890$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$1,400$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,056-1,288-1,977

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20102008
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

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested47559%
Total Not Requested32541%

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