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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: $25,750

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,206

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720082008
ModelMalibuTaurusTaurus
TrimLTZSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,675 $23,635 $27,620
Base Invoice $22,373 $21,801 $25,388
Satellite radio 325 195 195
Sunroof 800 895 895
CD changer, in-dash 300    
Interior Convenience Package   895  
Heated front seats   240  
Remote start   395 395
Leather seating surfaces   895  
Power-adjustable pedals   120  
Limited Convenience Package     475
Satellite radio 270 170 170
Sunroof 664 779 779
CD changer, in-dash 249    
Interior Convenience Package   779  
Heated front seats   209  
Remote start   343 343
Leather seating surfaces   779  
Power-adjustable pedals   105  
Limited Convenience Package     413
Options (change) 1,425 3,635 1,960
Options (change) 1,183 3,164 1,705
Destination 650 800 800
Total Price $25,750 $28,070 $30,380
Total Invoice $24,206 $25,765 $27,893

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,412
Model Year200720082008
ModelMalibuTaurusTaurus
TrimLTZSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine217hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT4A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG18/28 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$25,750$28,070$30,380
Adjustments for Features0-160-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,750$27,910$29,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,370
Total Invoice$24,206$25,765$27,893
Adjustments for Features0-147-1,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,206$25,618$26,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,265

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200720082008
ModelMalibuTaurusTaurus
TrimLTZSELLimited
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $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 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$2,140$2,300$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$160$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-147-1,010

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20072008
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 Weight3,297 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%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested26551%
Total Not Requested25049%

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