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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: $21,404

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $6,946

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,711

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $7,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelFocusFocusMalibu
TrimSESSELLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,865 $18,265 $26,880
Base Invoice $16,552 $16,916 $25,402
Antilock brakes (ABS) 745 745  
Moon & Tune Value Package 795 795  
Leather seating surfaces 810    
Universal garage door opener 399 399  
Cargo mat 70 70  
Remote start 435 435  
Sunroof     800
Antilock brakes (ABS) 648 648  
Moon & Tune Value Package 692 692  
Leather seating surfaces 704    
Universal garage door opener 342 342  
Cargo mat 55 55  
Remote start 363 363  
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 3,254 2,444 800
Options (change) 2,804 2,100 664
Destination 695 695 670
Total Price $21,814 $21,404 $28,350
Total Invoice $20,051 $19,711 $26,736

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,876
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,130
Model Year200920092009
ModelFocusFocusMalibu
TrimSESSELLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16225/50-18
Total Price$21,814$21,404$28,350
Adjustments for Features-2000-3,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,614$21,404$25,280
Cost Above Minimum$210$0$0
Total Invoice$20,051$19,711$26,736
Adjustments for Features-1840-2,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,867$19,711$23,841
Cost Above Minimum$156$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200920092009
ModelFocusFocusMalibu
TrimSESSELLTZ
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
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist  $50
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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 
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
Trip computer$150$150 
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 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$670$470$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$3,070
Value of Feature Adjustments-1840-2,895

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092009
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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See a complete comparison of Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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