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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: $34,540

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $9,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,902

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $8,264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelMalibuMKZMKZ
TrimHybridHybridHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,875 $35,190 $45,605
Base Invoice $26,760 $33,431 $42,869
Panoramic sunroof 1,150    
Navigation system 495    
Driver Confidence Package 1,195    
Leather Package 1,395    
Convenience and Technology Package 895    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395    
Cargo mat 60    
Cargo net 65 25 25
All-weather floor mats 140 75 75
Reserve Package   4,420  
Sunroof, large   2,995 2,995
Panoramic sunroof 1,047    
Navigation system 450    
Driver Confidence Package 1,087    
Leather Package 1,269    
Convenience and Technology Package 814    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359    
Cargo mat 55    
Cargo net 59 23 23
All-weather floor mats 127 69 69
Reserve Package   4,022  
Sunroof, large   2,726 2,726
Options (change) 5,790 7,515 3,095
Options (change) 5,267 6,840 2,818
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $34,540 $43,600 $49,595
Total Invoice $32,902 $41,166 $46,582

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,583
Model Year201820152015
ModelMalibuMKZMKZ
TrimHybridHybridHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine122hp I4 H141hp I4 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)49/43 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$34,540$43,600$49,595
Adjustments for Features0-2,840-4,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,540$40,760$45,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,495
Total Invoice$32,902$41,166$46,582
Adjustments for Features0-2,681-4,076
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,902$38,485$42,506
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,021

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201820152015
ModelMalibuMKZMKZ
TrimHybridHybridHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Following distance indicator$25  
Forward collision warning$200  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power tilt 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$4,750$7,590$9,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,840$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,681-4,076

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182015
ModelMalibuMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in112.2 in
Length193.8 in194.1 in
Width73.0 in73.4 in
Height57.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,457 lb.3,828 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested122569%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested55088%
Total Not Requested7512%

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 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%

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