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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: $29,910

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $995

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,339

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $1,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620152015
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMalibuMalibu
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,170 $31,770 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $25,948 $30,341 $24,443 $26,762
All-weather floor mats 175 175 140 140
Package 302A 2,195 2,195    
Remote start 395      
Door sill trim plates 95 95    
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,125 1,850
Leather Package     1,250  
Navigation system     495 495
Cargo mat     80 80
Rear spoiler     400 400
All-weather floor mats 166 166 123 123
Package 302A 2,085 2,085    
Remote start 375      
Door sill trim plates 90 90    
Electronics and Entertainment Package     990 1,628
Leather Package     1,100  
Navigation system     436 436
Cargo mat     70 70
Rear spoiler     352 352
Options (change) 2,860 2,465 3,490 2,965
Options (change) 2,716 2,341 3,071 2,609
Destination 875 875 825 825
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $30,905 $31,103 $29,910 $32,110
Total Invoice $29,539 $29,550 $28,339 $30,196

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $353
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $413
Model Year2016201620152015
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMalibuMalibu
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$30,905$31,103$29,910$32,110
Adjustments for Features-315-8400-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,590$30,263$29,910$31,160
Cost Above Minimum$327$0$0$1,250
Total Invoice$29,539$29,550$28,339$30,196
Adjustments for Features-301-7980-893
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,238$28,752$28,339$29,303
Cost Above Minimum$486$0$0$964

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2016201620152015
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMalibuMalibu
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$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$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Curve control$50$50  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net  $40$40
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500  
8 kWh battery pack $0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$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$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Total Value of Features$3,805$4,330$3,490$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$315$840$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-301-7980-893

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162015
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 Weight3,608 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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55053%
Total Not Requested49047%
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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested127576%

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