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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: $30,220

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,567

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelMalibuMKZ
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,955 $34,645
Base Invoice $25,607 $32,565
Temporary spare tire 100  
Sunroof 850 1,200
3.6L V6 1,595  
Remote start   345
Temporary spare tire 88  
Sunroof 748 1,068
3.6L V6 1,404  
Remote start   307
Options (change) 2,545 1,545
Options (change) 2,240 1,375
Destination 720 875
Total Price $30,220 $37,065
Total Invoice $28,567 $34,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,116
Model Year20102011
ModelMalibuMKZ
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8360, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-17
Total Price$30,220$37,065
Adjustments for Features0-1,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,220$35,860
Total Invoice$28,567$34,815
Adjustments for Features0-1,132
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,567$33,683

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20102011
ModelMalibuMKZ
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$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
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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$2,565$3,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,132

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20102011
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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