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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: $31,020

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $2,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,867

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $3,221

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152019
ModelC-MAXMalibu
TrimHybrid SELHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,170 $28,220
Base Invoice $25,337 $27,148
Package 302A 2,195  
Cargo organizer 115 140
All-weather floor mats 175 140
Door sill trim plates 95 85
Remote start 395  
Convenience and Technology Package   895
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Leather Package   1,395
Navigation system   495
Cargo net   65
Cargo mat   60
Package 302A 1,959  
Cargo organizer 102 127
All-weather floor mats 156 127
Door sill trim plates 85 77
Remote start 353  
Convenience and Technology Package   814
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Leather Package   1,269
Navigation system   450
Cargo net   59
Cargo mat   55
Options (change) 2,975 4,470
Options (change) 2,655 4,065
Destination 875 875
Total Price $31,020 $33,565
Total Invoice $28,867 $32,088

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,193
Model Year20152019
ModelC-MAXMalibu
TrimHybrid SELHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H122hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)42/37 MPG49/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$31,020$33,565
Adjustments for Features0-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,020$32,490
Total Invoice$28,867$32,088
Adjustments for Features0-1,028
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,867$31,060

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152019
ModelC-MAXMalibu
TrimHybrid SELHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control$50 
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,675$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,028

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See a complete comparison of Ford C-MAX vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152019
ModelC-MAXMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in111.4 in
Length173.6 in194.2 in
Width72.0 in73.0 in
Height63.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,607 lb.3,497 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		24.5 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		52.6 ft315.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford C-MAX vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

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 Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested152586%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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