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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: $28,920

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $70

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,566

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelMalibuTaurusTaurus
TrimLTZSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,095 $23,635 $27,620
Base Invoice $25,605 $21,801 $25,388
Rear Power Package 250    
Power-adjustable pedals 125 120  
Sunroof 800 895 895
Safety and Security Package   695  
Interior Convenience Package   895  
Satellite radio   195 195
Heated front seats   240  
Remote start   395 395
Leather seating surfaces   895  
Sunshade, rear   225 225
Limited Convenience Package     475
Stability control     495
Rear Power Package 208    
Power-adjustable pedals 104 105  
Sunroof 664 779 779
Safety and Security Package   605  
Interior Convenience Package   779  
Satellite radio   170 170
Heated front seats   209  
Remote start   343 343
Leather seating surfaces   779  
Sunshade, rear   196 196
Limited Convenience Package     413
Stability control     431
Options (change) 1,175 4,555 2,680
Options (change) 976 3,965 2,332
Destination 650 800 800
Total Price $28,920 $28,990 $31,100
Total Invoice $27,231 $26,566 $28,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $187
Model Year200820082008
ModelMalibuTaurusTaurus
TrimLTZSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/28 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$28,920$28,990$31,100
Adjustments for Features-9050-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,015$28,990$30,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,170
Total Invoice$27,231$26,566$28,520
Adjustments for Features-8520-862
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,379$26,566$27,658
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,092

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200820082008
ModelMalibuTaurusTaurus
TrimLTZSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
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 
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
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 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,105$2,200$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$905$0$940
Value of Feature Adjustments-8520-862

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082008
ModelMalibuTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in112.9 in
Length191.8 in200.4 in
Width70.3 in74.5 in
Height57.1 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested42577%
Total Not Requested12523%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested67584%
Total Not Requested12516%

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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