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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercury Mountaineer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercury Mountaineer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,670

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,023

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelMalibuMountaineer
TrimLTZPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,095 $31,400
Base Invoice $25,605 $29,154
Power-adjustable pedals 125 195
Sunroof 800  
Moon and Tune Elite Package   795
Heated front seats   495
4.6L V8   1,310
Remote start   385
Power-adjustable pedals 104 166
Sunroof 664  
Moon and Tune Elite Package   676
Heated front seats   421
4.6L V8   1,192
Remote start   327
Options (change) 925 3,180
Options (change) 768 2,782
Destination 650 815
Total Price $28,670 $35,395
Total Invoice $27,023 $32,751

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,174
Model Year20082009
ModelMalibuMountaineer
TrimLTZPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/65-18
Total Price$28,670$35,395
Adjustments for Features0-2,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,670$32,635
Total Invoice$27,023$32,751
Adjustments for Features0-2,554
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,023$30,197

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20082009
ModelMalibuMountaineer
TrimLTZPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,980$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,554

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20082009
ModelMalibuMountaineer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in113.7 in
Length191.8 in193.5 in
Width70.3 in73.5 in
Height57.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,545 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in59.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.182.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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