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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: $1,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $2,651

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuTaurus
TrimEco2LTLTZSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,985 $24,890 $27,365 $22,980
Base Invoice $23,860 $23,769 $25,859 $21,127
Premium Audio Package 1,610      
Leather Package 1,000 1,000    
Sunroof 1,000 1,000   895
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175 1,900  
Forward collision warning   395    
Safety and Security Package       995
Preferred Equipment Group       1,735
Heated mirrors       35
Premium Audio Package 1,538      
Leather Package 880 880    
Sunroof 880 880   797
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034 1,672  
Forward collision warning   348    
Safety and Security Package       886
Preferred Equipment Group       1,544
Heated mirrors       31
Options (change) 3,610 3,570 1,900 3,660
Options (change) 3,298 3,142 1,672 3,258
Destination 810 810 810 685
Total Price $29,405 $29,270 $30,075 $27,325
Total Invoice $27,968 $27,721 $28,341 $25,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,459
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuTaurus
TrimEco2LTLTZSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4153hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$29,405$29,270$30,075$27,325
Adjustments for Features-3,990-4,340-3,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,415$24,930$26,185$27,325
Cost Above Minimum$485$0$1,255$0
Total Invoice$27,968$27,721$28,341$25,070
Adjustments for Features-3,795-4,110-3,6660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,173$23,611$24,675$25,070
Cost Above Minimum$562$0$1,064$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2013201320132006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuTaurus
TrimEco2LTLTZSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,690$6,040$5,590$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,990$4,340$3,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,795-4,110-3,6660

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132006
ModelMalibuTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in108.5 in
Length191.5 in197.6 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height57.6 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested67530%
Total Not Requested154070%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32531%
Total Not Requested71569%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

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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