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

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Ford C-MAX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,525

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $2,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,074

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $1,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013
ModelC-MAXMalibu
TrimHybrid SELEco
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,455 $24,985
Base Invoice $26,535 $23,860
Package 302A 2,135  
Remote start 395  
Leather Package   1,000
Premium Audio Package   1,610
Navigation system   1,120
Package 302A 1,906  
Remote start 353  
Leather Package   880
Premium Audio Package   1,538
Navigation system   986
Options (change) 2,530 3,730
Options (change) 2,259 3,404
Destination 825 810
Total Price $31,810 $29,525
Total Invoice $29,619 $28,074

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Eco
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $972
Model Year20142013
ModelC-MAXMalibu
TrimHybrid SELEco
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H182hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)42/37 MPG25/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$31,810$29,525
Adjustments for Features-6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,195$29,525
Total Invoice$29,619$28,074
Adjustments for Features-5730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,046$28,074

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142013
ModelC-MAXMalibu
TrimHybrid SELEco
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,030$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5730

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142013
ModelC-MAXMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in107.8 in
Length173.6 in191.5 in
Width72.0 in73.0 in
Height63.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,607 lb.3,589 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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested117553%
Total Not Requested104047%

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