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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: $9,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,954

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $9,463

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201820182018
ModelMalibuMKZMKZMKZ
TrimEcoHybrid SelectHybrid ReserveHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,985 $38,340 $40,010 $47,830
Base Invoice $23,860 $36,377 $37,809 $44,960
Premium Audio Package 1,610      
Leather Package 1,000      
Navigation system 1,120      
Sunroof 1,000 1,200 1,200  
Cargo net   25 25 25
Premium Audio Package 1,538      
Leather Package 880      
Navigation system 986      
Sunroof 880 1,092 1,092  
Cargo net   23 23 23
Options (change) 4,730 1,225 1,225 25
Options (change) 4,284 1,115 1,115 23
Destination 810 925 925 925
Total Price $30,525 $40,490 $42,160 $48,780
Total Invoice $28,954 $38,417 $39,849 $45,908

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Eco
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,492
Model Year2013201820182018
ModelMalibuMKZMKZMKZ
TrimEcoHybrid SelectHybrid ReserveHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H141hp I4 H141hp I4 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/37 MPG41/38 MPG41/38 MPG41/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 11?, 14?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$30,525$40,490$42,160$48,780
Adjustments for Features0-4,185-4,535-6,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,525$36,305$37,625$42,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,320$5,715
Total Invoice$28,954$38,417$39,849$45,908
Adjustments for Features0-3,971-4,286-6,362
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,954$34,446$35,563$39,546
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,117$5,100

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2013201820182018
ModelMalibuMKZMKZMKZ
TrimEcoHybrid 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 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
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
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
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire $150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription   $200
HD radio  $50$50
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
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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
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$2,200$6,385$6,735$8,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,185$4,535$6,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,971-4,286-6,362

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20132018
ModelMalibuMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in112.2 in
Length191.5 in193.9 in
Width73.0 in73.4 in
Height57.6 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,589 lb.3,871 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 seat150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested144065%
Total Not Requested77535%
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 seat150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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