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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: $20,785

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $9,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,116

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $9,667

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelFocusFocusMalibuMalibu
TrimSESES2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,585 $16,925 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $14,508 $15,727 $24,443 $26,762
Deluxe Package 395      
Driver's Group 415      
SYNC 395      
Universal garage door opener 455 455    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 385 385    
Cargo mat 70 70 80 80
All-weather floor mats 75 75 140 140
Remote start 415 415    
Interior ambient lighting 295 295    
Satellite radio 195 195    
Sunroof 625 625 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces 695 695    
Heated front seats 115 115    
Leather Package     1,250  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,125 1,850
Rear spoiler     400 400
Deluxe Package 344      
Driver's Group 361      
SYNC 344      
Universal garage door opener 396 396    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335 335    
Cargo mat 55 55 70 70
All-weather floor mats 67 67 123 123
Remote start 360 360    
Interior ambient lighting 257 257    
Satellite radio 170 170    
Sunroof 544 544 880  
Leather seating surfaces 605 605    
Heated front seats 100 100    
Leather Package     1,100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     990 1,628
Rear spoiler     352 352
Options (change) 4,530 3,325 3,995 2,470
Options (change) 3,938 2,889 3,515 2,173
Destination 670 670 825 825
Total Price $20,785 $20,920 $30,415 $31,615
Total Invoice $19,116 $19,286 $28,783 $29,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,434
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelFocusFocusMalibuMalibu
TrimSESES2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$20,785$20,920$30,415$31,615
Adjustments for Features0-200-5,545-5,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,785$20,720$24,870$26,020
Cost Above Minimum$65$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$19,116$19,286$28,783$29,760
Adjustments for Features0-184-5,247-5,267
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,116$19,102$23,536$24,493
Cost Above Minimum$14$0$0$957

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2008200820152015
ModelFocusFocusMalibuMalibu
TrimSESES2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Stability control  $400$400
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$245$445$5,790$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$5,545$5,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-184-5,247-5,267

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082015
ModelFocusMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.9 in107.8 in
Length175.0 in191.5 in
Width66.7 in73.0 in
Height58.6 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,624 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.4 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft316.3 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 devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested79076%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

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