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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: $28,535

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $825

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,288

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelC-MAXMalibu
TrimHybrid SELLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,170 $28,600
Base Invoice $25,948 $27,027
Remote start 395  
Door sill trim plates 95  
Remote start 375  
Door sill trim plates 90  
Options (change) 490 0
Options (change) 465 0
Destination 875 760
Total Price $28,535 $29,360
Total Invoice $27,288 $27,787

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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: $1,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,063
Model Year20162012
ModelC-MAXMalibu
TrimHybrid SELLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H169hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)42/37 MPG26/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$28,535$29,360
Adjustments for Features-5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,945$29,360
Total Invoice$27,288$27,787
Adjustments for Features-5640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,724$27,787

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162012
ModelC-MAXMalibu
TrimHybrid SELLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
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 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,080$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5640

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162012
ModelC-MAXMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in112.3 in
Length173.6 in191.8 in
Width72.0 in70.3 in
Height63.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,607 lb.3,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft315.1 ft3

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