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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: $30,525

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $10,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,954

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $9,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelMalibuMKZ
TrimEcoHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,985 $34,645
Base Invoice $23,860 $32,565
Premium Audio Package 1,610  
Navigation system 1,120  
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 1,000 1,200
Package 101A   2,695
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers   1,000
Remote start   345
Premium Audio Package 1,538  
Navigation system 986  
Leather Package 880  
Sunroof 880 1,068
Package 101A   2,399
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers   890
Remote start   307
Options (change) 4,730 5,240
Options (change) 4,284 4,664
Destination 810 875
Total Price $30,525 $40,760
Total Invoice $28,954 $38,104

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Eco
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,360
Model Year20132011
ModelMalibuMKZ
TrimEcoHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H156hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/37 MPG41/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$30,525$40,760
Adjustments for Features0-845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,525$39,915
Total Invoice$28,954$38,104
Adjustments for Features0-790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,954$37,314

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20132011
ModelMalibuMKZ
TrimEcoHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,165$4,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-790

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20132011
ModelMalibuMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in107.4 in
Length191.5 in190.6 in
Width73.0 in72.2 in
Height57.6 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,589 lb.3,743 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested117553%
Total Not Requested104047%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140090%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Package 101A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested100073%
Total Not Requested36527%

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