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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: $30,220

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $21,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,567

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $19,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelMalibuMKS
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,955 $41,500
Base Invoice $25,607 $39,035
Temporary spare tire 100  
Sunroof 850  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Remote start   425
3.5L V6   5,000
AWD   1,890
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Temporary spare tire 88  
Sunroof 748  
3.6L V6 1,404  
Remote start   394
3.5L V6   4,650
AWD   1,758
Panoramic sunroof   1,509
Options (change) 2,545 9,010
Options (change) 2,240 8,311
Destination 720 875
Total Price $30,220 $51,385
Total Invoice $28,567 $48,221

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,934
Model Year20102012
ModelMalibuMKS
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/45-19
Total Price$30,220$51,385
Adjustments for Features0-6,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,220$45,290
Total Invoice$28,567$48,221
Adjustments for Features0-5,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,567$42,501

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20102012
ModelMalibuMKS
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,490$9,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,720

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKS features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20102012
ModelMalibuMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in112.9 in
Length191.8 in204.1 in
Width70.3 in75.9 in
Height57.1 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,438 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft318.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKS specs.

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500		1000Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
255/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%

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