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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: $20,740

Ford Fiesta SEL   
Difference: $9,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,690

Ford Fiesta SEL   
Difference: $9,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelFiestaMalibuMalibu
TrimSEL2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,600 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $15,984 $24,443 $26,762
Upgrade Package 820    
All-weather floor mats 150 140 140
Remote start 395    
Sunroof 745 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces 825    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 410    
Leather Package   1,250  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,125 1,850
Rear spoiler   400 400
Upgrade Package 714    
All-weather floor mats 131 123 123
Remote start 344    
Sunroof 648 880  
Leather seating surfaces 718    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 356    
Leather Package   1,100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   990 1,628
Rear spoiler   352 352
Options (change) 3,345 3,915 2,390
Options (change) 2,911 3,445 2,103
Destination 795 825 825
Total Price $20,740 $30,335 $31,535
Total Invoice $19,690 $28,713 $29,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fiesta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fiesta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,137
Model Year201220152015
ModelFiestaMalibuMalibu
TrimSEL2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine120hp I4196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/50-16235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$20,740$30,335$31,535
Adjustments for Features0-4,105-4,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,740$26,230$27,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$19,690$28,713$29,690
Adjustments for Features0-3,886-3,912
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,690$24,827$25,778
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$951

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Features Comparison: Ford Fiesta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201220152015
ModelFiestaMalibuMalibu
TrimSEL2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist$25  
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$685$4,790$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,105$4,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,886-3,912

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fiesta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122015
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 2LT

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
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested15014%
Total Not Requested89086%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

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

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