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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: $5,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,992

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelMalibuTaurus
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,365 $37,105
Base Invoice $25,859 $35,064
2.0L I4 2,335  
Navigation system 795 795
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,350  
Premium Package 1,000  
Forward collision warning 395  
Sunroof   995
2.0L I4 2,207  
Navigation system 700 755
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,188  
Premium Package 880  
Forward collision warning 348  
Sunroof   945
Options (change) 5,875 1,790
Options (change) 5,323 1,700
Destination 810 875
Total Price $34,050 $39,770
Total Invoice $31,992 $37,639

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,743
Model Year20132018
ModelMalibuTaurus
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/45-19
Total Price$34,050$39,770
Adjustments for Features0-955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,050$38,815
Total Invoice$31,992$37,639
Adjustments for Features0-904
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,992$36,735

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132018
ModelMalibuTaurus
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
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
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$3,925$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-904

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132018
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.3,969 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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