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Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,885

Ford Focus ZX4 ST   
Difference: $8,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,388

Ford Focus ZX4 ST   
Difference: $8,531

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Model Year20062008
ModelFocusMalibu
TrimZX4 STLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,040 $27,095
Base Invoice $15,841 $25,605
CD changer, in-dash 400  
Traction control 115  
Front side airbags 350  
Sunroof 625 800
Heated front seats 115  
Leather seating surfaces 695  
CD changer, in-dash 348  
Traction control 100  
Front side airbags 305  
Sunroof 544 664
Heated front seats 100  
Leather seating surfaces 605  
Options (change) 2,300 800
Options (change) 2,002 664
Destination 545 650
Total Price $19,885 $28,545
Total Invoice $18,388 $26,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus ZX4 ST
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,561
Model Year20062008
ModelFocusMalibu
TrimZX4 STLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine151hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/50-18
Total Price$19,885$28,545
Adjustments for Features0-4,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,885$24,335
Total Invoice$18,388$26,919
Adjustments for Features0-3,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,388$22,949

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062008
ModelFocusMalibu
TrimZX4 STLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$345$4,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,970

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062008
ModelFocusMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.9 in112.3 in
Length175.2 in191.8 in
Width66.7 in70.3 in
Height56.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,738 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.1 ft3

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