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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: $30,870

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620202020
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMalibuMalibu
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELLTPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,170 $31,770 $26,670 $33,370
Package 302A 2,195 2,195    
Cargo organizer 115   140 140
All-weather floor mats 175 175 140 140
Remote start 395      
Door sill trim plates 95 95 85  
Convenience and Technology Package     895  
Leather Package     1,395  
Navigation system     495  
Cargo net     65 65
Cargo mat     60  
Package 302A 2,085 2,085    
Cargo organizer 109   127 127
All-weather floor mats 166 166 127 127
Remote start 375      
Door sill trim plates 90 90 77  
Convenience and Technology Package     814  
Leather Package     1,269  
Navigation system     450  
Cargo net     59 59
Cargo mat     55  
Options (change) 2,975 2,465 3,275 345
Options (change) 2,825 2,341 2,978 313
Destination 875 875 925 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $31,020 $31,103 $30,870 $34,640

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,027
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,149
Model Year2016201620202020
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMalibuMalibu
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELLTPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH160hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-7T9
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)225/50-17225/50-17225/55-17245/40-19
Total Price$31,020$31,103$30,870$34,640
Adjustments for Features-875-1,2600-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,145$29,843$30,870$33,690
Cost Above Minimum$302$0$0$2,820

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2016201620202020
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMalibuMalibu
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELLTPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app $25$25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
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
Temporary spare tire  $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Cargo organizer$100 $100$100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500  
8 kWh battery pack $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
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  
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Total Value of Features$4,590$4,975$3,715$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$1,260$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-836-1,1970-34

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162020
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 Weight3,608 lb.3,127 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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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 LT

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%
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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