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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: $11,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,941

Ford Focus ZX4 SES   
Difference: $11,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201820182018
ModelFocusFocusMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimZX4 SESZX4 STLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,775 $17,040 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $14,690 $15,841 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Safety Package 350        
Weather Package 175        
Traction control 115 115      
Leather seating surfaces 695 695      
Sunroof 625 625      
Front side airbags   350      
Heated front seats   115      
Leather Package     1,395   1,395
Convenience and Technology Package     895   895
Sun and Wheels Package     1,300 2,270  
Navigation system         495
Driver Confidence Package         1,195
Panoramic sunroof         1,150
Safety Package 305        
Weather Package 152        
Traction control 100 100      
Leather seating surfaces 605 605      
Sunroof 544 544      
Front side airbags   305      
Heated front seats   100      
Leather Package     1,269   1,269
Convenience and Technology Package     814   814
Sun and Wheels Package     1,183 2,066  
Navigation system         450
Driver Confidence Package         1,087
Panoramic sunroof         1,047
Options (change) 1,960 1,900 3,590 2,270 5,130
Options (change) 1,706 1,654 3,266 2,066 4,667
Destination 545 545 875 875 875
Total Price $18,280 $19,485 $29,590 $34,120 $33,880
Total Invoice $16,941 $18,040 $28,261 $32,677 $32,302

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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: $5,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,389
Model Year20062006201820182018
ModelFocusFocusMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimZX4 SESZX4 STLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine136hp I4151hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M5T6T9CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$18,280$19,485$29,590$34,120$33,880
Adjustments for Features0-175-6,210-8,025-8,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,280$19,310$23,380$26,095$24,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,030$0$2,715$1,565
Total Invoice$16,941$18,040$28,261$32,677$32,302
Adjustments for Features0-162-5,931-7,686-8,519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,941$17,878$22,330$24,991$23,783
Cost Above Minimum$0$937$0$2,661$1,453

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062006201820182018
ModelFocusFocusMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimZX4 SESZX4 STLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
CVT    $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Following distance indicator    $25
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD player$125$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation system   $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Voice control for audio system  $25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog lights$125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Upgraded floor mats   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0    
Total Value of Features$1,620$1,795$7,830$9,645$10,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$6,210$8,025$8,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-162-5,931-7,686-8,519

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062018
ModelFocusMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.9 in111.4 in
Length175.2 in193.8 in
Width66.7 in73.0 in
Height56.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,637 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.8 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%

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