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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: $36,650

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $19,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,978

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $17,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelMalibuMKS
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $41,500
Base Invoice $29,736 $39,035
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Cargo net 60  
All-weather floor mats 140 75
Cargo organizer 140 160
Ultimate Package   4,000
Adaptive cruise control   1,295
Remote start   425
Semi-automated parking system   535
3.5L V6   5,000
AWD   1,890
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
Cargo net 55  
All-weather floor mats 127 67
Cargo organizer 127 142
Ultimate Package   3,560
Adaptive cruise control   1,153
Remote start   394
Semi-automated parking system   476
3.5L V6   4,650
AWD   1,758
Options (change) 4,800 13,380
Options (change) 4,367 12,200
Destination 875 875
Total Price $36,650 $55,755
Total Invoice $34,978 $52,110

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,062
Model Year20172012
ModelMalibuMKS
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/45-19
Total Price$36,650$55,755
Adjustments for Features0-2,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,650$53,540
Total Invoice$34,978$52,110
Adjustments for Features0-2,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,978$50,040

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20172012
ModelMalibuMKS
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
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
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog lights $125
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upgraded floor mats$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$5,390$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,070

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20172012
ModelMalibuMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in112.9 in
Length193.8 in204.1 in
Width73.0 in75.9 in
Height57.7 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.4,438 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 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 in38.6 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 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

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
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%
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

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
255/45VR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested272570%
Total Not Requested119030%
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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