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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: $35,130

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $18,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,994

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $17,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelMalibuMKS
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,320 $41,500
Base Invoice $26,762 $39,035
Premium Package 1,000  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300  
Navigation system 495  
2.0L I4 2,160  
All-weather floor mats 140 75
Ultimate Package   4,000
Remote start   425
3.5L V6   5,000
AWD   1,890
Premium Package 880  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144  
Navigation system 436  
2.0L I4 2,041  
All-weather floor mats 123 67
Ultimate Package   3,560
Remote start   394
3.5L V6   4,650
AWD   1,758
Options (change) 5,985 11,390
Options (change) 5,407 10,429
Destination 825 875
Total Price $35,130 $53,765
Total Invoice $32,994 $50,339

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,825
Model Year20152012
ModelMalibuMKS
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/45-19
Total Price$35,130$53,765
Adjustments for Features0-3,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,130$50,005
Total Invoice$32,994$50,339
Adjustments for Features0-3,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,994$46,819

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20152012
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
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
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,075$7,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,520

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20152012
ModelMalibuMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in112.9 in
Length191.5 in204.1 in
Width73.0 in75.9 in
Height57.6 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.4,438 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
255/45VR19 tires400No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165042%
Total Not Requested226558%
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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