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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: $11,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,954

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $10,509

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320152015
ModelMalibuMKZMKZ
TrimEcoHybridHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,985 $35,190 $45,605
Base Invoice $23,860 $33,431 $42,869
Premium Audio Package 1,610    
Leather Package 1,000    
Navigation system 1,120    
Sunroof 1,000 1,200 1,475
Reserve Package   4,420  
Cargo net   25 25
Premium Audio Package 1,538    
Leather Package 880    
Navigation system 986    
Sunroof 880 1,092 1,343
Reserve Package   4,022  
Cargo net   23 23
Options (change) 4,730 5,645 1,500
Options (change) 4,284 5,137 1,366
Destination 810 895 895
Total Price $30,525 $41,730 $48,000
Total Invoice $28,954 $39,463 $45,130

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Eco
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,866
Model Year201320152015
ModelMalibuMKZMKZ
TrimEcoHybridHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H141hp I4 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/37 MPG38/37 MPG38/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$30,525$41,730$48,000
Adjustments for Features0-4,910-6,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,525$36,820$41,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,545
Total Invoice$28,954$39,463$45,130
Adjustments for Features0-4,643-6,238
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,954$34,820$38,892
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,072

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201320152015
ModelMalibuMKZMKZ
TrimEcoHybridHybrid 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$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
HD radio $50$50
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
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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, 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$2,500$7,410$9,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,910$6,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,643-6,238

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20132015
ModelMalibuMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in112.2 in
Length191.5 in194.1 in
Width73.0 in73.4 in
Height57.6 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,589 lb.3,828 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.4 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 net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
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 Requested129058%
Total Not Requested92542%
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

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
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 Requested172551%
Total Not Requested162549%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Black Label

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

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