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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: $29,330

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $3,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,043

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $3,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelC-MAXMalibu
TrimHybrid TitaniumHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,275 $27,875
Base Invoice $26,048 $26,760
Navigation system 795 495
Cargo organizer 115 140
All-weather floor mats 175 140
Door sill trim plates 95 85
Convenience and Technology Package   895
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Leather Package   1,395
Cargo net   65
Cargo mat   60
Navigation system 755 450
Cargo organizer 109 127
All-weather floor mats 166 127
Door sill trim plates 90 77
Convenience and Technology Package   814
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Leather Package   1,269
Cargo net   59
Cargo mat   55
Options (change) 1,180 4,470
Options (change) 1,120 4,065
Destination 875 875
Total Price $29,330 $33,220
Total Invoice $28,043 $31,700

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,822
Model Year20182018
ModelC-MAXMalibu
TrimHybrid TitaniumHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H122hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)42/38 MPG49/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$29,330$33,220
Adjustments for Features0-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,330$32,345
Total Invoice$28,043$31,700
Adjustments for Features0-835
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,043$30,865

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelC-MAXMalibu
TrimHybrid TitaniumHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
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
Aux input $50
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,225$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-835

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelC-MAXMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in111.4 in
Length173.6 in193.8 in
Width72.0 in73.0 in
Height63.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,640 lb.3,457 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 in42.0 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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