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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: $11,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,607

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelMalibuMKZMKZMKZ
TrimLTZHybrid SelectHybrid ReserveHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $38,340 $40,010 $47,830
Base Invoice $27,027 $36,377 $37,809 $44,960
Sunroof   1,200 1,200  
Sunroof   1,092 1,092  
Options (change) 0 1,200 1,200 0
Options (change) 0 1,092 1,092 0
Destination 760 925 925 925
Total Price $29,360 $40,465 $42,135 $48,755
Total Invoice $27,787 $38,394 $39,826 $45,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,587
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelMalibuMKZMKZMKZ
TrimLTZHybrid SelectHybrid ReserveHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/38 MPG41/38 MPG41/38 MPG41/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 11?, 14?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$29,360$40,465$42,135$48,755
Adjustments for Features0-6,345-6,695-8,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,360$34,120$35,440$39,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,320$5,715
Total Invoice$27,787$38,394$39,826$45,885
Adjustments for Features0-6,020-6,328-8,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,787$32,374$33,498$37,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,124$5,116

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelMalibuMKZMKZMKZ
TrimLTZHybrid SelectHybrid ReserveHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
CVT $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription   $200
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   $200
Wood trim $300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$2,150$8,495$8,845$11,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,345$6,695$8,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,020-6,328-8,395

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122018
ModelMalibuMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in112.2 in
Length191.8 in193.9 in
Width70.3 in73.4 in
Height57.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,620 lb.3,871 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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