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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: $8,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,559

Ford Fiesta SEL   
Difference: $8,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelFiestaMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSELEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,600 $24,985 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $15,984 $23,860 $23,769 $25,859
Upgrade Package 820      
Sunroof 745 1,000 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces 825      
Remote start 395      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 410      
Leather Package   1,000 1,000  
Premium Audio Package   1,610    
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,175 1,900
Forward collision warning     395  
Upgrade Package 714      
Sunroof 648 880 880  
Leather seating surfaces 718      
Remote start 344      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 356      
Leather Package   880 880  
Premium Audio Package   1,538    
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,034 1,672
Forward collision warning     348  
Options (change) 3,195 3,610 3,570 1,900
Options (change) 2,780 3,298 3,142 1,672
Destination 795 810 810 810
Total Price $20,590 $29,405 $29,270 $30,075
Total Invoice $19,559 $27,968 $27,721 $28,341

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fiesta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fiesta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,284
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelFiestaMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSELEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine120hp I4182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/50-16225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$20,590$29,405$29,270$30,075
Adjustments for Features0-3,595-4,095-3,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,590$25,810$25,175$26,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$0$1,155
Total Invoice$19,559$27,968$27,721$28,341
Adjustments for Features0-3,419-3,878-3,529
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,559$24,549$23,843$24,812
Cost Above Minimum$0$706$0$969

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Features Comparison: Ford Fiesta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2012201320132013
ModelFiestaMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSELEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Proximity key$250   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist$25   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200 
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,045$4,640$5,140$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,595$4,095$3,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,419-3,878-3,529

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fiesta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122013
ModelFiestaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.0 in107.8 in
Length173.6 in191.5 in
Width66.8 in73.0 in
Height58.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,579 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.2 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom31.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume12.8 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fiesta SEL

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

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%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested45020%
Total Not Requested176580%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested15014%
Total Not Requested89086%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

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