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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,610

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $11,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,993

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $10,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelMalibuMKZ
TrimSSBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,865 $34,645
Base Invoice $21,608 $32,565
Satellite radio 325  
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Sunroof 800 1,200
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Remote start   345
Satellite radio 270  
CD changer, in-dash 249  
Sunroof 664 1,068
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577  
Remote start   307
Options (change) 2,120 1,545
Options (change) 1,760 1,375
Destination 625 875
Total Price $25,610 $37,065
Total Invoice $23,993 $34,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,610
Model Year20062011
ModelMalibuMKZ
TrimSSBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-17
Total Price$25,610$37,065
Adjustments for Features0-3,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,610$33,645
Total Invoice$23,993$34,815
Adjustments for Features0-3,212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,993$31,603

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20062011
ModelMalibuMKZ
TrimSSBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,550$5,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,212

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20062011
ModelMalibuMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.4 in
Length188.3 in190.6 in
Width69.9 in72.2 in
Height57.5 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,315 lb.3,598 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft316.5 ft3

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