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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: $25,090

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $35

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,685

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMalibu
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,120 $27,275 $25,555
Base Invoice $23,035 $26,048 $24,149
Door sill trim plates 95 95  
Power driver seat     200
Door sill trim plates 90 90  
Power driver seat     166
Options (change) 95 95 200
Options (change) 90 90 166
Destination 875 875 670
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $25,090 $28,245 $25,125
Total Invoice $24,000 $27,013 $23,685

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,656
Model Year201820182009
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMalibu
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 H164hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTA4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)42/38 MPG42/38 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$25,090$28,245$25,125
Adjustments for Features-2,060-5,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,030$23,085$25,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$55$0
Total Invoice$24,000$27,013$23,685
Adjustments for Features-1,971-4,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,029$22,078$23,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$49$0

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820182009
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMalibu
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$4,155$7,255$2,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,060$5,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,971-4,9350

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182009
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 Weight3,640 lb.3,550 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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