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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: $21,060

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $7,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,354

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $7,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelFocusFocusMalibu
TrimSESESLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,585 $16,925 $27,095
Base Invoice $14,508 $15,727 $25,605
Deluxe Package 395    
Driver's Group 415    
SYNC 395    
Universal garage door opener 455 455  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 385 385  
Interior ambient lighting 295 295  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Sunroof 625 625 800
Cargo mat 70 70  
Remote start 415 415  
Heated front seats 115 115  
Leather seating surfaces 695 695  
CD changer, in-dash 350 350  
Deluxe Package 344    
Driver's Group 361    
SYNC 344    
Universal garage door opener 396 396  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335 335  
Interior ambient lighting 257 257  
Satellite radio 170 170  
Sunroof 544 544 664
Cargo mat 55 55  
Remote start 360 360  
Heated front seats 100 100  
Leather seating surfaces 605 605  
CD changer, in-dash 305 305  
Options (change) 4,805 3,600 800
Options (change) 4,176 3,127 664
Destination 670 670 650
Total Price $21,060 $21,195 $28,545
Total Invoice $19,354 $19,524 $26,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,165
Model Year200820082008
ModelFocusFocusMalibu
TrimSESESLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16225/50-18
Total Price$21,060$21,195$28,545
Adjustments for Features0-200-3,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,060$20,995$24,925
Cost Above Minimum$65$0$0
Total Invoice$19,354$19,524$26,919
Adjustments for Features0-184-3,414
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,354$19,340$23,505
Cost Above Minimum$14$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820082008
ModelFocusFocusMalibu
TrimSESESLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Brake assist  $50
Stability control  $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
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$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$395$595$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$3,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-184-3,414

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082008
ModelFocusMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.9 in112.3 in
Length175.0 in191.8 in
Width66.7 in70.3 in
Height58.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,624 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested22526%
Total Not Requested65074%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested175100%

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