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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: $29,140

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $2,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,607

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $2,469

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320172017
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimEco2LTLTZXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $24,985 $24,890 $27,365 $27,700 $30,325
Base Invoice $23,860 $23,769 $25,859 $26,454 $28,960
Premium Audio Package 1,610        
Leather Package 1,000 1,000      
Navigation system 1,120 795 795    
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175 1,900    
Forward collision warning   395      
Engine-block heater   75 75 35 35
Premium Package       2,325  
Remote start       495 495
Premium Audio Package 1,538        
Leather Package 880 880      
Navigation system 986 700 700    
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034 1,672    
Forward collision warning   348      
Engine-block heater   66 66 32 32
Premium Package       2,139  
Remote start       456 456
Options (change) 3,730 3,440 2,770 2,855 530
Options (change) 3,404 3,028 2,438 2,627 488
Destination 810 810 810 995 995
Total Price $29,525 $29,140 $30,945 $31,550 $31,850
Total Invoice $28,074 $27,607 $29,107 $30,076 $30,443

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Transit Connect

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,980
Model Year20132013201320172017
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimEco2LTLTZXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$29,525$29,140$30,945$31,550$31,850
Adjustments for Features0-335-885-845-1,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,525$28,805$30,060$30,705$30,805
Cost Above Minimum$720$0$1,255$0$100
Total Invoice$28,074$27,607$29,107$30,076$30,443
Adjustments for Features0-317-832-806-999
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,074$27,290$28,275$29,270$29,444
Cost Above Minimum$784$0$985$0$174

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20132013201320172017
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimEco2LTLTZXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Curve control   $50$50
Forward collision warning $200   
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning $200   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Safety key   $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Overhead console storage compartments   $100 
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
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$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Engine-block heater $35$35$35$35
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Sunroof  $900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
HD radio   $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights    $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0$0
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Heated front seats$200$200$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
Memory system, driver seat$200    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,315$4,650$5,200$5,160$5,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$335$885$845$1,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-317-832-806-999

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20132017
ModelMalibuTransit Connect
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase107.8 in120.6 in
Length191.5 in189.7 in
Width73.0 in72.2 in
Height57.6 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in46.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in45.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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
16.3 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.358.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.3104.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested105047%
Total Not Requested116553%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested42541%
Total Not Requested61559%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested147588%

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 control125Yes
Wheel locks25No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
App support0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested245087%
Total Not Requested37513%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

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

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