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Ford C-MAX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford C-MAX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,580

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $2,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,291

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $2,899

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMalibu Classic
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,120 $27,275 $20,320
Base Invoice $23,035 $26,048 $19,304
Cold Weather Package 295    
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Rear spoiler     175
Remote start     190
Satellite radio     200
Cold Weather Package 280    
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Rear spoiler     145
Remote start     158
Satellite radio     166
Options (change) 295 0 1,610
Options (change) 280 0 1,337
Destination 875 875 650
Total Price $25,290 $28,150 $22,580
Total Invoice $24,190 $26,923 $21,291

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $152
Model Year201820182008
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMalibu Classic
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 H219hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)42/38 MPG42/38 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17215/60-16
Total Price$25,290$28,150$22,580
Adjustments for Features-2,855-5,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,435$22,420$22,580
Cost Above Minimum$15$0$0
Total Invoice$24,190$26,923$21,291
Adjustments for Features-2,731-5,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,459$21,443$21,291
Cost Above Minimum$16$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201820182008
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMalibu Classic
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$4,630$7,505$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,855$5,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,731-5,4800

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20182008
ModelC-MAXMalibu Classic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length173.6 in188.3 in
Width72.0 in69.9 in
Height63.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,640 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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