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Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,785

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $555

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,461

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelFocusFocusMalibu Classic
TrimSELTitaniumLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,375 $24,175 $20,320
Base Invoice $20,415 $23,087 $19,304
Cold Weather Package 645    
Remote start 445   190
Front Seating Package     450
Rear spoiler     175
Satellite radio     200
Sunroof     800
Cold Weather Package 612    
Remote start 423   158
Front Seating Package     374
Rear spoiler     145
Satellite radio     166
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 1,090 0 1,815
Options (change) 1,035 0 1,507
Destination 875 875 650
Total Price $23,340 $25,050 $22,785
Total Invoice $22,325 $23,962 $21,461

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,894
Model Year201820182008
ModelFocusFocusMalibu Classic
TrimSELTitaniumLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4160hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionS6S6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10355, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17215/60-16
Total Price$23,340$25,050$22,785
Adjustments for Features-2,870-4,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,470$20,455$22,785
Cost Above Minimum$15$0$0
Total Invoice$22,325$23,962$21,461
Adjustments for Features-2,745-4,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,580$19,567$21,461
Cost Above Minimum$13$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201820182008
ModelFocusFocusMalibu Classic
TrimSELTitaniumLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Stability control$400$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75  
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$4,405$6,130$1,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,870$4,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,745-4,3950

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20182008
ModelFocusMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length178.5 in188.3 in
Width71.8 in69.9 in
Height57.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,961 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
All-weather floor mats75No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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