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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: $5,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201920192019
ModelMalibuTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimLTZSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $30,230 $37,310 $42,975
Leather seating surfaces   1,495    
Sunroof   995 995 995
Package 201A   1,050    
Leather seating surfaces   1,420    
Sunroof   945 945 945
Package 201A   999    
Options (change) 0 3,540 995 995
Options (change) 0 3,364 945 945
Destination 760 995 995 995
Total Price $29,360 $34,765 $39,300 $44,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,120
Model Year2012201920192019
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?, 7390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$29,360$34,765$39,300$44,965
Adjustments for Features0-890-3,755-6,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,360$33,875$35,545$38,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,670$4,760

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2012201920192019
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   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
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$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Spotter mirror(s) $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
Heated second row seats  $200$200
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,140$4,030$6,895$9,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$890$3,755$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-112-185-273

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122019
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%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Proximity key250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

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