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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: $31,645

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $2,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,961

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $972

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014200820082008
ModelMalibuMalibuTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim2LTLTZSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,315 $27,790 $27,030 $29,770 $30,750
Base Invoice $24,176 $26,262 $24,942 $27,408 $28,291
Leather Package 1,000        
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175 1,350      
Navigation system 795 795 1,995 1,995 1,995
Sunroof 1,000   960 960 960
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160      
SYNC     395    
Interior Power Package     295    
Interior Convenience Package     595    
Satellite radio     195 195 195
Heated front seats     240 240  
Remote start     395 395 395
Leather seating surfaces     895    
Limited Convenience Package         255
Leather Package 880        
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034 1,188      
Navigation system 700 700 1,736 1,736 1,736
Sunroof 880   835 835 835
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041      
SYNC     344    
Interior Power Package     257    
Interior Convenience Package     518    
Satellite radio     170 170 170
Heated front seats     209 209  
Remote start     343 343 343
Leather seating surfaces     779    
Limited Convenience Package         222
Options (change) 5,505 4,305 5,965 3,785 3,800
Options (change) 4,960 3,929 5,191 3,293 3,306
Destination 825 825 800 800 800
Total Price $31,645 $32,920 $33,795 $34,355 $35,350
Total Invoice $29,961 $31,016 $30,933 $31,501 $32,397

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $606
Model Year20142014200820082008
ModelMalibuMalibuTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim2LTLTZSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine259hp I4259hp I4263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$31,645$32,920$33,795$34,355$35,350
Adjustments for Features0-50-400-275-1,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,645$32,870$33,395$34,080$34,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0$685$665
Total Invoice$29,961$31,016$30,933$31,501$32,397
Adjustments for Features0-47-366-252-1,182
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,961$30,969$30,567$31,249$31,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,008$0$682$648

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20142014200820082008
ModelMalibuMalibuTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim2LTLTZSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Universal garage door opener$100$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  $40
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Second-row high console    $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  $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$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Stowable third row seats  $600$600$600
Total Value of Features$4,040$4,090$4,440$4,315$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$400$275$1,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-366-252-1,182

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20142008
ModelMalibuTaurus X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.8 in112.9 in
Length191.5 in200.3 in
Width73.0 in74.9 in
Height57.6 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.4,033 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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
16.3 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.347.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested36535%
Total Not Requested67565%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested107591%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested35074%
Total Not Requested12526%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested14053%
Total Not Requested12547%

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