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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: $35,210

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,064

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,733

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520162016
ModelMalibuMKZMKZ
TrimLTZBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,320 $35,190 $45,605
Base Invoice $26,762 $33,431 $42,869
Premium Package 1,000    
Advanced Safety Package 890    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300    
2.0L I4 2,160    
Navigation system 495    
Cargo mat 80    
All-weather floor mats 140 75 75
Reserve Package   4,420  
3.7L V6   1,300 1,300
Sunroof   1,200 1,475
Cargo net   25 25
Premium Package 880    
Advanced Safety Package 783    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144    
2.0L I4 2,041    
Navigation system 436    
Cargo mat 70    
All-weather floor mats 123 69 69
Reserve Package   4,022  
3.7L V6   1,235 1,235
Sunroof   1,092 1,343
Cargo net   23 23
Options (change) 6,065 7,020 2,875
Options (change) 5,477 6,441 2,670
Destination 825 925 925
Total Price $35,210 $43,135 $49,405
Total Invoice $33,064 $40,797 $46,464

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,640
Model Year201520162016
ModelMalibuMKZMKZ
TrimLTZBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$35,210$43,135$49,405
Adjustments for Features0-3,270-4,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,210$39,865$44,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,545
Total Invoice$33,064$40,797$46,464
Adjustments for Features0-3,093-4,698
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,064$37,704$41,766
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,062

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201520162016
ModelMalibuMKZMKZ
TrimLTZBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power trunk closer $350$350
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
Forward collision warning$200  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,450$6,720$8,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,270$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,093-4,698

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20152016
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 Weight3,635 lb.3,829 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 LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40034%
Total Not Requested77566%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25Yes
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 Requested215064%
Total Not Requested120036%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

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

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