Ford Five Hundred Ford Five Hundred 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2012

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Ford Five Hundred vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Five Hundred vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,615

Ford Five Hundred SEL   
Difference: $4,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,474

Ford Five Hundred SEL   
Difference: $4,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelFive HundredFive HundredMalibu
TrimSELLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,230 $26,380 $28,600
Base Invoice $22,307 $24,242 $27,027
Safety Package 595 595  
Traction control 195 195  
Leather seating surfaces 0    
Sunroof 895 895  
3.6L V6     1,600
Safety Package 518 518  
Traction control 170 170  
Leather seating surfaces 0    
Sunroof 779 779  
3.6L V6     1,512
Options (change) 1,685 1,685 1,600
Options (change) 1,467 1,467 1,512
Destination 700 700 760
Total Price $26,615 $28,765 $30,960
Total Invoice $24,474 $26,409 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Five Hundred vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Five Hundred SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,533
Model Year200620062012
ModelFive HundredFive HundredMalibu
TrimSELLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine203hp V6203hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/29 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/55-18225/50-18
Total Price$26,615$28,765$30,960
Adjustments for Features0-615-1,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,615$28,150$29,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,535$0
Total Invoice$24,474$26,409$29,299
Adjustments for Features0-565-1,292
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,474$25,844$28,007
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,370$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Five Hundred vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200620062012
ModelFive HundredFive HundredMalibu
TrimSELLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,575$3,190$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$615$1,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-565-1,292

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Five Hundred vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062012
ModelFive HundredMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in112.3 in
Length200.7 in191.8 in
Width74.5 in70.3 in
Height60.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Five Hundred SEL

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Ford Five Hundred Limited

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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