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

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Ford C-MAX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,905

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $1,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,539

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMalibu Limited
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,170 $31,770 $28,420
Base Invoice $25,948 $30,341 $26,857
All-weather floor mats 175 175 140
Package 302A 2,195 2,195  
Door sill trim plates 95 95  
Remote start 395    
Navigation system     495
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,850
Cargo mat     80
Rear spoiler     400
All-weather floor mats 166 166 127
Package 302A 2,085 2,085  
Door sill trim plates 90 90  
Remote start 375    
Navigation system     450
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,684
Cargo mat     73
Rear spoiler     364
Options (change) 2,860 2,465 2,965
Options (change) 2,716 2,341 2,698
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $30,905 $31,103 $32,260
Total Invoice $29,539 $29,550 $30,430

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,047
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $780
Model Year201620162016
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMalibu Limited
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH202hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17215/60-16
Total Price$30,905$31,103$32,260
Adjustments for Features0-525-635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,905$30,578$31,625
Cost Above Minimum$327$0$0
Total Invoice$29,539$29,550$30,430
Adjustments for Features0-499-599
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,539$29,051$29,831
Cost Above Minimum$488$0$0

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

Model Year201620162016
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMalibu Limited
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net  $40
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500 
8 kWh battery pack $0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Aux input  $50
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 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$3,705$4,230$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-499-599

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

Model Year20162016
ModelC-MAXMalibu Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in107.8 in
Length173.6 in191.5 in
Width72.0 in73.0 in
Height63.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested127576%

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