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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: $34,050

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,992

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelMalibuTaurus
TrimLTZSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,365 $38,155
Base Invoice $25,859 $35,025
Premium Package 1,000  
Forward collision warning 395  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,350  
Navigation system 795 1,850
2.0L I4 2,335  
Package 401A   2,000
Remote start   425
Premium Package 880  
Forward collision warning 348  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,188  
Navigation system 700 1,610
2.0L I4 2,207  
Package 401A   1,740
Remote start   398
Options (change) 5,875 4,275
Options (change) 5,323 3,748
Destination 810 795
Total Price $34,050 $43,225
Total Invoice $31,992 $39,568

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,368
Model Year20132012
ModelMalibuTaurus
TrimLTZSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/45-19
Total Price$34,050$43,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,050$41,905
Total Invoice$31,992$39,568
Adjustments for Features0-1,208
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,992$38,360

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132012
ModelMalibuTaurus
TrimLTZSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,250$4,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,208

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132012
ModelMalibuTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in112.9 in
Length191.5 in202.9 in
Width73.0 in76.2 in
Height57.6 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.4,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

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