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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: $32,470

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $1,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,704

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $3,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelMalibuTaurus
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $27,620
Base Invoice $29,736 $25,388
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
All-weather floor mats 140 75
Navigation system   1,995
Satellite radio   195
Remote start   395
Sunroof   895
Stability control   495
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
All-weather floor mats 127 57
Navigation system   1,736
Satellite radio   170
Remote start   343
Sunroof   779
Stability control   431
Options (change) 2,410 4,050
Options (change) 2,193 3,516
Destination 875 800
Total Price $34,260 $32,470
Total Invoice $32,804 $29,704

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $448
Model Year20182008
ModelMalibuTaurus
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4263hp V6
TransmissionT9A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/55-18
Total Price$34,260$32,470
Adjustments for Features-2,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,490$32,470
Total Invoice$32,804$29,704
Adjustments for Features-2,6520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,152$29,704

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182008
ModelMalibuTaurus
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,170$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6520

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182008
ModelMalibuTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in112.9 in
Length193.8 in200.4 in
Width73.0 in74.5 in
Height57.7 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft321.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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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