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Ford Fiesta vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Fiesta vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,590

Ford Fiesta SEL   
Difference: $7,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,559

Ford Fiesta SEL   
Difference: $7,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelFiestaMalibu
TrimSELLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,600 $27,095
Base Invoice $15,984 $25,605
Upgrade Package 820  
Sunroof 745 800
Remote start 395  
Leather seating surfaces 825  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 410  
Upgrade Package 714  
Sunroof 648 664
Remote start 344  
Leather seating surfaces 718  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 356  
Options (change) 3,195 800
Options (change) 2,780 664
Destination 795 650
Total Price $20,590 $28,545
Total Invoice $19,559 $26,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fiesta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fiesta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,040
Model Year20122008
ModelFiestaMalibu
TrimSELLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine120hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/50-16225/50-18
Total Price$20,590$28,545
Adjustments for Features0-2,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,590$26,085
Total Invoice$19,559$26,919
Adjustments for Features0-2,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,559$24,599

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Features Comparison: Ford Fiesta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122008
ModelFiestaMalibu
TrimSELLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,445$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,320

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See a complete comparison of Ford Fiesta vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Fiesta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122008
ModelFiestaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.0 in112.3 in
Length173.6 in191.8 in
Width66.8 in70.3 in
Height58.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,579 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.2 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.2 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume12.8 ft315.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Fiesta vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Fiesta SEL

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Alarm100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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