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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: $28,100

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,720

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,676

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelMalibuTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimLTZXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $27,165 $27,905 $30,530
Base Invoice $25,806 $26,649 $29,156
Temporary spare tire 100    
Engine-block heater 75 35 35
Remote start   495 495
Premium Package   2,325  
Temporary spare tire 88    
Engine-block heater 66 32 32
Remote start   456 456
Premium Package   2,139  
Options (change) 175 2,855 530
Options (change) 154 2,627 488
Destination 760 1,120 1,120
Total Price $28,100 $31,880 $32,180
Total Invoice $26,720 $30,396 $30,764

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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: $820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $854
Model Year201120182018
ModelMalibuTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimLTZXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$28,100$31,880$32,180
Adjustments for Features0-2,960-3,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,100$28,920$29,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$100
Total Invoice$26,720$30,396$30,764
Adjustments for Features0-2,822-3,021
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,720$27,574$27,743
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$169

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year201120182018
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 
AC power outlet$100  
Sunshade, rear$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
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  
Overhead console storage compartments $100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
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 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
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$0
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Total Value of Features$3,490$6,450$6,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,960$3,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,822-3,021

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20112018
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 Weight3,416 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

Remote start
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Wheel locks25No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Navigation system600No
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested165058%
Total Not Requested117542%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

Remote start
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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