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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: $10,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820192019
ModelMalibuTaurusTaurus
TrimLTZLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,095 $37,310 $42,975
Rear Power Package 250    
Sunroof 800 995 995
Power-adjustable pedals 125    
Rear Power Package 208    
Sunroof 664 945 945
Power-adjustable pedals 104    
Options (change) 1,175 995 995
Options (change) 976 945 945
Destination 650 995 995
Total Price $28,920 $39,300 $44,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,541
Model Year200820192019
ModelMalibuTaurusTaurus
TrimLTZLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$28,920$39,300$44,965
Adjustments for Features0-3,215-5,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,920$36,085$39,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,090

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200820192019
ModelMalibuTaurusTaurus
TrimLTZLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Fog lights$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,240$6,455$9,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,215$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-159-250

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082019
ModelMalibuTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in112.9 in
Length191.8 in202.9 in
Width70.3 in76.2 in
Height57.1 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft320.1 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%

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