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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,915

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $2,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,416

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $2,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelMalibuTaurusTaurus
TrimSSSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,865 $23,635 $27,620
Base Invoice $21,608 $21,801 $25,388
Satellite radio 325 195 195
Sunroof 800 895 895
CD changer, in-dash 300    
Interior Convenience Package   895  
Remote start   395 395
Power-adjustable pedals   120  
Leather seating surfaces   895  
Satellite radio 270 170 170
Sunroof 664 779 779
CD changer, in-dash 249    
Interior Convenience Package   779  
Remote start   343 343
Power-adjustable pedals   105  
Leather seating surfaces   779  
Options (change) 1,425 3,395 1,485
Options (change) 1,183 2,955 1,292
Destination 625 800 800
Total Price $24,915 $27,830 $29,905
Total Invoice $23,416 $25,556 $27,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $992
Model Year200620082008
ModelMalibuTaurusTaurus
TrimSSSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT4A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/28 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$24,915$27,830$29,905
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,915$26,580$28,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,450
Total Invoice$23,416$25,556$27,480
Adjustments for Features0-1,148-1,723
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,416$24,408$25,757
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,349

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200620082008
ModelMalibuTaurusTaurus
TrimSSSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,400$3,650$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,148-1,723

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062008
ModelMalibuTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.9 in
Length188.3 in200.4 in
Width69.9 in74.5 in
Height57.5 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,315 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft321.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested57572%
Total Not Requested22528%

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