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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: $28,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelMalibuMKZ
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,095 $34,225
Base Invoice $25,605 $31,523
Sunroof 800 1,200
Remote start   345
Sunroof 664 1,032
Remote start   297
Options (change) 800 1,545
Options (change) 664 1,329
Destination 650 850
Total Price $28,545 $36,620
Total Invoice $26,919 $33,702

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,600
Model Year20082010
ModelMalibuMKZ
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8360, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-17
Total Price$28,545$36,620
Adjustments for Features0-1,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,545$35,335
Total Invoice$26,919$33,702
Adjustments for Features0-1,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,919$32,519

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082010
ModelMalibuMKZ
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,330$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082010
ModelMalibuMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in107.4 in
Length191.8 in190.6 in
Width70.3 in72.2 in
Height57.1 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,598 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft316.5 ft3

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