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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: $27,775

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,415

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020132013
ModelMalibuTaurusTaurus
TrimLTZLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,955 $33,100 $39,300
Base Invoice $25,607 $30,535 $36,254
Temporary spare tire 100    
Temporary spare tire 88    
Options (change) 100 0 0
Options (change) 88 0 0
Destination 720 795 795
Total Price $27,775 $33,895 $40,095
Total Invoice $26,415 $31,330 $37,049

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,102
Model Year201020132013
ModelMalibuTaurusTaurus
TrimLTZLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$27,775$33,895$40,095
Adjustments for Features0-880-4,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,775$33,015$36,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,075
Total Invoice$26,415$31,330$37,049
Adjustments for Features0-813-3,701
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,415$30,517$33,348
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,831

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201020132013
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  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
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  
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  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Fog lights$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$2,690$3,570$6,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$880$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-813-3,701

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102013
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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