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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: $21,295

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $7,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,778

Ford Focus SES   
Difference: $7,624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelFocusFocusMalibu
TrimSESSELLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,870 $19,670 $27,165
Base Invoice $17,587 $18,315 $25,806
Moon & Tune Value Package 395 395  
Leather seating surfaces 810    
Cargo mat 70 70  
Remote start 435 435  
Temporary spare tire     100
Sunroof     850
Moon & Tune Value Package 344 344  
Leather seating surfaces 704    
Cargo mat 55 55  
Remote start 363 363  
Temporary spare tire     88
Sunroof     748
Options (change) 1,710 900 950
Options (change) 1,466 762 836
Destination 725 725 760
Total Price $21,305 $21,295 $28,875
Total Invoice $19,778 $19,802 $27,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,406
Model Year201120112011
ModelFocusFocusMalibu
TrimSESSELLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM5A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 9190, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-16225/50-18
Total Price$21,305$21,295$28,875
Adjustments for Features0-600-2,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,305$20,695$25,975
Cost Above Minimum$610$0$0
Total Invoice$19,778$19,802$27,402
Adjustments for Features0-558-2,752
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,778$19,244$24,650
Cost Above Minimum$534$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120112011
ModelFocusFocusMalibu
TrimSESSELLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
4-speed automatic $800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Sunshade, rear  $125
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
Safety key$5$5 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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 audio streaming$25$25 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$700$1,300$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-558-2,752

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112011
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
Unbranded, 190W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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