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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: $31,645

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $750

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,647

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $314

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142008
ModelMalibuMalibuTaurus
Trim2LTLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,315 $27,790 $27,620
Base Invoice $24,176 $26,262 $25,388
Leather Package 1,000    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175 1,350  
Navigation system 795 795 1,995
Sunroof 1,000   895
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160  
Satellite radio     195
Remote start     395
Stability control     495
Leather Package 880    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034 1,188  
Navigation system 700 700 1,736
Sunroof 880   779
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041  
Satellite radio     170
Remote start     343
Stability control     431
Options (change) 5,505 4,305 3,975
Options (change) 4,960 3,929 3,459
Destination 825 825 800
Total Price $31,645 $32,920 $32,395
Total Invoice $29,961 $31,016 $29,647

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,120
Model Year201420142008
ModelMalibuMalibuTaurus
Trim2LTLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4259hp I4263hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19225/55-18
Total Price$31,645$32,920$32,395
Adjustments for Features-1,515-1,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,130$31,355$32,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0
Total Invoice$29,961$31,016$29,647
Adjustments for Features-1,434-1,4740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,527$29,542$29,647
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,015$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201420142008
ModelMalibuMalibuTaurus
Trim2LTLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$3,990$4,040$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,515$1,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,434-1,4740

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20142008
ModelMalibuTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in112.9 in
Length191.5 in200.4 in
Width73.0 in74.5 in
Height57.6 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested15014%
Total Not Requested89086%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1175100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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