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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,655

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $10,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,982

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $9,579

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelMalibuMKS
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $39,010
Base Invoice $29,736 $37,059
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Cargo net 65  
All-weather floor mats 140 90
Cargo organizer 140 195
Technology Package   1,995
Elite Package   3,250
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
Cargo net 59  
All-weather floor mats 127 82
Cargo organizer 127 178
Technology Package   1,816
Elite Package   2,958
Panoramic sunroof   1,543
Options (change) 4,805 7,225
Options (change) 4,371 6,577
Destination 875 925
Total Price $36,655 $47,160
Total Invoice $34,982 $44,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,547
Model Year20182016
ModelMalibuMKS
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4304hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9700, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/45-19
Total Price$36,655$47,160
Adjustments for Features0-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,655$45,010
Total Invoice$34,982$44,561
Adjustments for Features0-2,032
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,982$42,529

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20182016
ModelMalibuMKS
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,990$7,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,032

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20182016
ModelMalibuMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in112.9 in
Length193.8 in205.6 in
Width73.0 in75.9 in
Height57.7 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.4,204 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft319.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested150085%
Total Not Requested27515%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97545%
Total Not Requested120055%

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