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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln Continental Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln Continental Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $21,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $19,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelMalibuContinentalContinentalContinental
TrimLTZSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $47,955 $54,625 $65,255
Base Invoice $27,027 $44,398 $50,460 $60,180
CD player, remote   335 335  
Panoramic sunroof   1,750 1,750  
CD player, remote   305 305  
Panoramic sunroof   1,593 1,593  
Options (change) 0 2,085 2,085 0
Options (change) 0 1,898 1,898 0
Destination 760 925 925 925
Total Price $29,360 $50,965 $57,635 $66,180
Total Invoice $27,787 $47,221 $53,283 $61,105

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln Continental

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,486
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelMalibuContinentalContinentalContinental
TrimLTZSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4305hp V6335hp V6335hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/45-19255/45-19245/40-20
Total Price$29,360$50,965$57,635$66,180
Adjustments for Features0-6,420-9,720-11,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,360$44,545$47,915$54,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,370$9,890
Total Invoice$27,787$47,221$53,283$61,105
Adjustments for Features0-5,948-8,986-10,844
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,787$41,273$44,297$50,261
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,024$8,988

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelMalibuContinentalContinentalContinental
TrimLTZSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active glove box $100$100$100
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD player$125   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription   $200
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Boost gauge  $75$75
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,965$10,385$13,685$15,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,420$9,720$11,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,948-8,986-10,844

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year20122018
ModelMalibuContinental
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in117.9 in
Length191.8 in201.4 in
Width70.3 in75.3 in
Height57.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,416 lb.4,225 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft316.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Select

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Reserve

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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