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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: $21,005

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $8,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,369

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $8,418

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelFocusFocusMalibu
TrimSESSELLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,865 $18,265 $28,600
Base Invoice $16,552 $16,916 $27,027
Antilock brakes (ABS) 745 745  
Moon & Tune Value Package 795 795  
Leather seating surfaces 810    
Remote start 435 435  
Cargo mat 70 70  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 648 648  
Moon & Tune Value Package 692 692  
Leather seating surfaces 704    
Remote start 363 363  
Cargo mat 55 55  
Options (change) 2,855 2,045 0
Options (change) 2,462 1,758 0
Destination 695 695 760
Total Price $21,415 $21,005 $29,360
Total Invoice $19,709 $19,369 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,669
Model Year200920092012
ModelFocusFocusMalibu
TrimSESSELLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16225/50-18
Total Price$21,415$21,005$29,360
Adjustments for Features-2000-2,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,215$21,005$26,455
Cost Above Minimum$210$0$0
Total Invoice$19,709$19,369$27,787
Adjustments for Features-1840-2,749
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,525$19,369$25,038
Cost Above Minimum$156$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200920092012
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 
AC power outlet  $100
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 
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
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
Compass  $0
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 
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$970$770$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$2,905
Value of Feature Adjustments-1840-2,749

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092012
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 SES

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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