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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: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $1,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $2,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelMalibuTaurus
TrimLTZSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,955 $22,980
Base Invoice $25,607 $21,127
Sunroof 850 895
Safety and Security Package   995
Preferred Equipment Group   1,735
Heated mirrors   35
Sunroof 748 797
Safety and Security Package   886
Preferred Equipment Group   1,544
Heated mirrors   31
Options (change) 850 3,660
Options (change) 748 3,258
Destination 720 685
Total Price $28,525 $27,325
Total Invoice $27,075 $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: $1,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $596
Model Year20102006
ModelMalibuTaurus
TrimLTZSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4153hp V6
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$28,525$27,325
Adjustments for Features-2,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,785$27,325
Total Invoice$27,075$25,070
Adjustments for Features-2,6010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,474$25,070

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102006
ModelMalibuTaurus
TrimLTZSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,640$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6010

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102006
ModelMalibuTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in108.5 in
Length191.8 in197.6 in
Width70.3 in73.0 in
Height57.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft317.0 ft3

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

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-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested152577%
Total Not Requested45023%

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