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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: $25,310

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $15,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,744

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $14,564

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelMalibuMKZ
TrimSSBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,865 $35,925
Base Invoice $21,608 $34,129
Satellite radio 325  
Sunroof 800 1,200
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Cargo net   25
Select Package   1,100
3.7L V6   1,230
Satellite radio 270  
Sunroof 664 1,092
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577  
Cargo net   23
Select Package   1,001
3.7L V6   1,168
Options (change) 1,820 3,555
Options (change) 1,511 3,284
Destination 625 895
Total Price $25,310 $40,375
Total Invoice $23,744 $38,308

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,685
Model Year20062013
ModelMalibuMKZ
TrimSSBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$25,310$40,375
Adjustments for Features0-7,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,310$33,125
Total Invoice$23,744$38,308
Adjustments for Features0-6,879
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,744$31,429

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20062013
ModelMalibuMKZ
TrimSSBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,510$9,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,879

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20062013
ModelMalibuMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.2 in
Length188.3 in194.1 in
Width69.9 in73.4 in
Height57.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,315 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

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