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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: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelMalibuTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimLTZSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $29,540 $34,460 $40,275
Base Invoice $27,027 $27,915 $32,565 $38,060
Leather seating surfaces   1,495    
Leather seating surfaces   1,420    
Options (change) 0 1,495 0 0
Options (change) 0 1,420 0 0
Destination 760 875 875 875
Total Price $29,360 $31,910 $35,335 $41,150
Total Invoice $27,787 $30,210 $33,440 $38,935

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,095
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelMalibuTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimLTZSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$29,360$31,910$35,335$41,150
Adjustments for Features-7100-2,015-4,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,650$31,910$33,320$36,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,410$4,575
Total Invoice$27,787$30,210$33,440$38,935
Adjustments for Features-6720-1,907-4,414
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,115$30,210$31,533$34,521
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,323$4,311

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelMalibuTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimLTZSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, power  $200$200
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Curve control $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $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
Total Value of Features$3,365$2,655$4,670$7,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$710$0$2,015$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments-6720-1,907-4,414

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122016
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 Weight3,416 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 SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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