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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: $26,075

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $12,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,474

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $11,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelMalibuMKZ
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,555 $35,190
Base Invoice $24,149 $33,431
Power driver seat 200  
Bodyside moldings 150  
Sunroof 800 1,200
Select Package   1,145
Power driver seat 166  
Bodyside moldings 125  
Sunroof 664 1,092
Select Package   1,042
Options (change) 1,150 2,345
Options (change) 955 2,134
Destination 670 895
Gas Tax -1,300 0
Total Price $26,075 $38,430
Total Invoice $24,474 $36,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,643
Model Year20092014
ModelMalibuMKZ
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionA4CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG38/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-18
Total Price$26,075$38,430
Adjustments for Features0-7,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,075$30,690
Total Invoice$24,474$36,460
Adjustments for Features0-7,343
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,474$29,117

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20092014
ModelMalibuMKZ
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$1,570$9,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,343

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20092014
ModelMalibuMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in112.2 in
Length191.8 in194.1 in
Width70.3 in73.4 in
Height57.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,828 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15021%
Total Not Requested57579%

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