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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: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelMalibuMKZMKZ
TrimLTZHybridHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $35,190 $45,605
Base Invoice $27,027 $33,431 $42,869
Select Package   1,935  
Sunroof   1,200 1,475
Select Package   1,761  
Sunroof   1,092 1,343
Options (change) 0 3,135 1,475
Options (change) 0 2,853 1,343
Destination 760 895 895
Total Price $29,360 $39,220 $47,975
Total Invoice $27,787 $37,179 $45,107

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,562
Model Year201220152015
ModelMalibuMKZMKZ
TrimLTZHybridHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/38 MPG38/37 MPG38/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$29,360$39,220$47,975
Adjustments for Features0-5,095-8,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,360$34,125$39,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,055
Total Invoice$27,787$37,179$45,107
Adjustments for Features0-4,830-8,269
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,787$32,349$36,838
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,489

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201220152015
ModelMalibuMKZMKZ
TrimLTZHybridHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50 
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$2,150$7,245$10,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,095$8,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,830-8,269

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122015
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 Weight3,620 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
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested105079%
Total Not Requested27521%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Black Label

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%

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