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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: $28,625

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,163

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,266

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020162016
ModelMalibuTaurusTaurus
TrimLTZLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,955 $34,460 $40,275
Base Invoice $25,607 $32,565 $38,060
Temporary spare tire 100    
Sunroof 850 995 995
Package 301A / 401A   2,150 2,000
Temporary spare tire 88    
Sunroof 748 945 945
Package 301A / 401A   2,044 1,900
Options (change) 950 3,145 2,995
Options (change) 836 2,989 2,845
Destination 720 875 875
Total Price $28,625 $38,480 $44,145
Total Invoice $27,163 $36,429 $41,780

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,208
Model Year201020162016
ModelMalibuTaurusTaurus
TrimLTZLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$28,625$38,480$44,145
Adjustments for Features0-3,230-5,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,625$35,250$38,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,090
Total Invoice$27,163$36,429$41,780
Adjustments for Features0-3,058-5,494
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,163$33,371$36,286
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,915

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201020162016
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
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
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  
Cargo net $40$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 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
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
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
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$2,490$5,720$8,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,230$5,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,058-5,494

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102016
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
Ford Taurus Limited

Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested754%
Total Not Requested187596%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1875100%

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