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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: $18,280

Ford Focus ZX4 SES   
Difference: $11,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,941

Ford Focus ZX4 SES   
Difference: $10,846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelFocusFocusMalibu
TrimZX4 SESZX4 STLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,775 $17,040 $28,600
Base Invoice $14,690 $15,841 $27,027
Safety Package 350    
Weather Package 175    
Traction control 115 115  
Sunroof 625 625  
Leather seating surfaces 695 695  
Front side airbags   350  
Heated front seats   115  
Safety Package 305    
Weather Package 152    
Traction control 100 100  
Sunroof 544 544  
Leather seating surfaces 605 605  
Front side airbags   305  
Heated front seats   100  
Options (change) 1,960 1,900 0
Options (change) 1,706 1,654 0
Destination 545 545 760
Total Price $18,280 $19,485 $29,360
Total Invoice $16,941 $18,040 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus ZX4 SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,592
Model Year200620062012
ModelFocusFocusMalibu
TrimZX4 SESZX4 STLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine136hp I4151hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16225/50-18
Total Price$18,280$19,485$29,360
Adjustments for Features0-175-4,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,280$19,310$24,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,030$0
Total Invoice$16,941$18,040$27,787
Adjustments for Features0-162-4,254
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,941$17,878$23,533
Cost Above Minimum$0$937$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200620062012
ModelFocusFocusMalibu
TrimZX4 SESZX4 STLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Brake assist  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$270$445$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$4,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-162-4,254

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See a complete comparison of Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062012
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 Weight2,637 lb.3,416 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Focus ZX4 SES

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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