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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: $25,425

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,936

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072006
ModelMalibuTaurus
TrimLTZSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,675 $22,980
Base Invoice $22,373 $21,127
Sunroof 800 895
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Safety and Security Package   995
Preferred Equipment Group   1,735
Heated mirrors   35
Sunroof 664 797
CD changer, in-dash 249  
Safety and Security Package   886
Preferred Equipment Group   1,544
Heated mirrors   31
Options (change) 1,100 3,660
Options (change) 913 3,258
Destination 650 685
Total Price $25,425 $27,325
Total Invoice $23,936 $25,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,466
Model Year20072006
ModelMalibuTaurus
TrimLTZSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine217hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionT4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/60-16
Total Price$25,425$27,325
Adjustments for Features-1,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,010$27,325
Total Invoice$23,936$25,070
Adjustments for Features-1,3320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,604$25,070

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20072006
ModelMalibuTaurus
TrimLTZSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Cassette player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Outside temperature display$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,165$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3320

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20072006
ModelMalibuTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in108.5 in
Length188.3 in197.6 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height57.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested162582%
Total Not Requested35018%

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