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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: $36,650

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $8,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,978

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $6,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelMalibuTaurus
TrimPremierSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $38,155
Base Invoice $29,736 $35,035
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Cargo net 60  
All-weather floor mats 140 75
Cargo organizer 140 160
Adaptive cruise control   1,195
Package 402A   3,100
Navigation system   1,550
Remote start   425
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
Cargo net 55  
All-weather floor mats 127 65
Cargo organizer 127 139
Adaptive cruise control   1,040
Package 402A   2,697
Navigation system   1,349
Remote start   398
Options (change) 4,800 6,505
Options (change) 4,367 5,688
Destination 875 795
Total Price $36,650 $45,455
Total Invoice $34,978 $41,518

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,540
Model Year20172011
ModelMalibuTaurus
TrimPremierSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/45-19
Total Price$36,650$45,455
Adjustments for Features00
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,650$45,455
Total Invoice$34,978$41,518
Adjustments for Features00
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,978$41,518

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172011
ModelMalibuTaurus
TrimPremierSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
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
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,765$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments00

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172011
ModelMalibuTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in112.9 in
Length193.8 in202.9 in
Width73.0 in76.2 in
Height57.7 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.4,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested82546%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Surround sound250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested190060%
Total Not Requested125040%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

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