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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: $20,685

Ford Focus SES   
Difference: $8,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,049

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $8,738

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Model Year200820082012
ModelFocusFocusMalibu
TrimSESESLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,585 $16,925 $28,600
Base Invoice $14,508 $15,727 $27,027
Deluxe Package 395    
Driver's Group 415    
SYNC 395    
Universal garage door opener 455    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 385 385  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Remote start 415 415  
Interior ambient lighting 295 295  
Sunroof 625 625  
Heated front seats 115 115  
Leather seating surfaces 695 695  
Cargo mat 70 70  
Compass   295  
Deluxe Package 344    
Driver's Group 361    
SYNC 344    
Universal garage door opener 396    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335 335  
Satellite radio 170 170  
Remote start 360 360  
Interior ambient lighting 257 257  
Sunroof 544 544  
Heated front seats 100 100  
Leather seating surfaces 605 605  
Cargo mat 55 55  
Compass   259  
Options (change) 4,455 3,090 0
Options (change) 3,871 2,685 0
Destination 670 670 760
Total Price $20,710 $20,685 $29,360
Total Invoice $19,049 $19,082 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,361
Model Year200820082012
ModelFocusFocusMalibu
TrimSESESLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp 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$20,710$20,685$29,360
Adjustments for Features0-100-3,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,710$20,585$25,730
Cost Above Minimum$125$0$0
Total Invoice$19,049$19,082$27,787
Adjustments for Features0-92-3,436
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,049$18,990$24,351
Cost Above Minimum$59$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820082012
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 
AC power outlet  $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Brake assist  $50
Stability control  $400
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
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 
Door sill trim plates  $100
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$370$470$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$3,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-92-3,436

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082012
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.3,416 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 link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%

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