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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: $29,945

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $11,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,060

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,512

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelMalibuTaurus
TrimLTZSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,880 $37,770
Base Invoice $25,402 $34,663
Sunroof 800  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Package 401B   2,000
Remote start   395
Sunroof 664  
3.6L V6 1,324  
Package 401B   1,740
Remote start   344
Options (change) 2,395 2,395
Options (change) 1,988 2,084
Destination 670 825
Total Price $29,945 $40,990
Total Invoice $28,060 $37,572

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,855
Model Year20092010
ModelMalibuTaurus
TrimLTZSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/45-19
Total Price$29,945$40,990
Adjustments for Features0-3,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,945$37,000
Total Invoice$28,060$37,572
Adjustments for Features0-3,657
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,060$33,915

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092010
ModelMalibuTaurus
TrimLTZSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,040$6,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,657

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092010
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 Weight3,680 lb.4,415 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
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

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