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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: $29,125

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $3,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,837

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $3,454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720162016
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimLTPremierHybridXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $25,125 $30,975 $27,875 $26,825 $29,300
Base Invoice $24,120 $29,736 $26,760 $25,618 $27,982
Convenience and Technology Package 995   995    
Navigation system 495   495    
Leather Package 1,395   1,395 1,550  
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 35 35
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140 75 75
Driver Confidence Package     1,195    
Blind spot warning system       575 575
Automatic headlights       125  
Automatic climate control, front       275  
Navigation Package       1,165 840
Alloy wheels       495  
Remote start       495 495
Obstacle detection, front       495 495
Convenience and Technology Package 905   905    
Navigation system 450   450    
Leather Package 1,269   1,269 1,427  
Engine-block heater 91 91 91 32 32
All-weather floor mats 127 127 127 69 69
Driver Confidence Package     1,087    
Blind spot warning system       529 529
Automatic headlights       115  
Automatic climate control, front       254  
Navigation Package       1,072 772
Alloy wheels       456  
Remote start       456 456
Obstacle detection, front       456 456
Options (change) 3,125 240 4,320 5,285 2,515
Options (change) 2,842 218 3,929 4,866 2,314
Destination 875 875 875 995 995
Total Price $29,125 $32,090 $33,070 $33,105 $32,810
Total Invoice $27,837 $30,829 $31,564 $31,479 $31,291

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Transit Connect

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,124
Model Year20172017201720162016
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimLTPremierHybridXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT6T9CVTT6T6
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)225/55-17245/45-18225/55-17215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$29,125$32,090$33,070$33,105$32,810
Adjustments for Features0-1,090-1,900-1,145-1,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,125$31,000$31,170$31,960$31,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,875$2,045$545$0
Total Invoice$27,837$30,829$31,564$31,479$31,291
Adjustments for Features0-1,047-1,813-1,089-1,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,837$29,782$29,751$30,390$29,961
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,945$1,914$429$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20172017201720162016
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimLTPremierHybridXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100$1100
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400   
CVT  $1000  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100   
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Curve control   $50$50
Following distance indicator  $25  
Forward collision warning  $200  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40   
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
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 $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 $0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
SD Card slot   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0$0
Wireless charging station$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Conversation mirror   $25$25
Detailed driving style feedback  $100  
Fog lights   $125$125
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  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights    $50
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Door sill trim plates $100   
Floor mats, second row (optional)    $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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,700$5,790$6,600$5,845$6,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,090$1,900$1,145$1,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,047-1,813-1,089-1,330

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20172016
ModelMalibuTransit Connect
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase111.4 in120.6 in
Length193.8 in189.7 in
Width73.0 in72.2 in
Height57.7 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in46.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in45.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
15.8 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.858.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.8104.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested107561%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
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 control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Remote start
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Obstacle detection, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat50Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0Yes
Compass0Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested107567%
Total Not Requested52533%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Remote start
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested87585%
Total Not Requested15015%

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