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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: $25,310

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $6,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,744

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $6,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelMalibuTaurusTaurus
TrimSSSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,865 $29,540 $34,460
Base Invoice $21,608 $27,915 $32,565
Satellite radio 325    
Sunroof 800   995
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695    
Leather seating surfaces   1,495  
Rear spoiler   275 275
Package 301A / 401A     2,150
Polished alloy wheels     695
Satellite radio 270    
Sunroof 664   945
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577    
Leather seating surfaces   1,420  
Rear spoiler   261 261
Package 301A / 401A     2,044
Polished alloy wheels     660
Options (change) 1,820 1,770 4,115
Options (change) 1,511 1,681 3,910
Destination 625 875 875
Total Price $25,310 $32,185 $39,450
Total Invoice $23,744 $30,471 $37,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,994
Model Year200620162016
ModelMalibuTaurusTaurus
TrimSSSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/55-18245/45-20
Total Price$25,310$32,185$39,450
Adjustments for Features0-1,830-5,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,310$30,355$33,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,250
Total Invoice$23,744$30,471$37,350
Adjustments for Features0-1,733-5,534
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,744$28,738$31,816
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,078

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200620162016
ModelMalibuTaurusTaurus
TrimSSSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,700$5,530$9,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,830$5,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,733-5,534

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062016
ModelMalibuTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.9 in
Length188.3 in202.9 in
Width69.9 in76.2 in
Height57.5 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,315 lb.3,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
245/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1950100%

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