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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: $7,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,902

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $7,098

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201720172017
ModelMalibuMKZMKZMKZ
TrimHybridHybrid SelectHybrid ReserveHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,875 $36,920 $39,670 $47,830
Base Invoice $26,760 $35,074 $37,488 $44,960
Leather Package 1,395      
Navigation system 495      
Driver Confidence Package 1,195      
Convenience and Technology Package 895      
Panoramic sunroof 1,150      
Cargo mat 60      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395      
Cargo net 65 25 25 25
All-weather floor mats 140 120 120 120
Select Plus Package   1,255    
Sunroof, large   2,995 2,995 1,795
Leather Package 1,269      
Navigation system 450      
Driver Confidence Package 1,087      
Convenience and Technology Package 814      
Panoramic sunroof 1,047      
Cargo mat 55      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359      
Cargo net 59 23 23 23
All-weather floor mats 127 109 109 109
Select Plus Package   1,143    
Sunroof, large   2,726 2,726 1,634
Options (change) 5,790 4,395 3,140 1,940
Options (change) 5,267 4,001 2,858 1,766
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $34,540 $42,240 $43,735 $50,695
Total Invoice $32,902 $40,000 $41,271 $47,651

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,427
Model Year2018201720172017
ModelMalibuMKZMKZMKZ
TrimHybridHybrid SelectHybrid ReserveHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine122hp I4 H141hp I4 H141hp I4 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)49/43 MPG41/38 MPG41/38 MPG41/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 11?, 11?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$34,540$42,240$43,735$50,695
Adjustments for Features0-1,765-2,165-4,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,540$40,475$41,570$46,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,095$5,755
Total Invoice$32,902$40,000$41,271$47,651
Adjustments for Features0-1,671-2,043-4,197
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,902$38,329$39,228$43,454
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$899$5,125

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2018201720172017
ModelMalibuMKZMKZMKZ
TrimHybridHybrid SelectHybrid ReserveHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app$25 $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$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   
Temporary spare tire $150  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
CD player $125$125$125
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription   $200
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim   $250
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
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$4,775$6,540$6,940$9,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,765$2,165$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,671-2,043-4,197

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182017
ModelMalibuMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in112.2 in
Length193.8 in193.9 in
Width73.0 in73.4 in
Height57.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,457 lb.3,871 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

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%
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%
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 Select

Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%

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