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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Transit Connect Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Transit Connect Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,820

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,317

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,511

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015
ModelMalibuTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimLTZXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $27,095 $26,710 $29,185
Base Invoice $25,605 $24,907 $27,216
Engine-block heater 75 35 35
Leather Package   1,550  
Automatic headlights   125  
SYNC   325  
Satellite radio   195 195
Automatic climate control, front   275  
Alloy wheels   495  
Remote start   495 495
Engine-block heater 62 29 29
Leather Package   1,322  
Automatic headlights   107  
SYNC   277  
Satellite radio   167 166
Automatic climate control, front   234  
Alloy wheels   422  
Remote start   422 422
Options (change) 75 3,495 725
Options (change) 62 2,980 617
Destination 650 995 995
Total Price $27,820 $31,200 $30,905
Total Invoice $26,317 $28,882 $28,828

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Transit Connect

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,023
Model Year200820152015
ModelMalibuTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimLTZXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine252hp V6169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$27,820$31,200$30,905
Adjustments for Features0-1,295-1,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,820$29,905$29,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$595$0
Total Invoice$26,317$28,882$28,828
Adjustments for Features0-1,199-1,488
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,317$27,683$27,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$343$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year200820152015
ModelMalibuTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimLTZXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Outside temperature display$50  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,830$5,125$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,295$1,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,199-1,488

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20082015
ModelMalibuTransit Connect
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase112.3 in120.6 in
Length191.8 in189.7 in
Width70.3 in72.2 in
Height57.1 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in46.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in45.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in47.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.158.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.1104.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested115096%
Total Not Requested504%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Compass0Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested575100%

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