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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: $21,694

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $6,851

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,120

Ford Focus SES   
Difference: $6,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelFocusFocusMalibu
TrimSESSELLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,870 $19,670 $27,095
Base Invoice $17,587 $18,315 $25,605
Moon & Tune Value Package 395 395  
Universal garage door opener 399 399  
Leather seating surfaces 810    
Cargo mat 70 70  
Remote start 435 435  
Sunroof     800
Moon & Tune Value Package 344 344  
Universal garage door opener 342 342  
Leather seating surfaces 704    
Cargo mat 55 55  
Remote start 363 363  
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 2,109 1,299 800
Options (change) 1,808 1,104 664
Destination 725 725 650
Total Price $21,704 $21,694 $28,545
Total Invoice $20,120 $20,144 $26,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,511
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,559
Model Year201120112008
ModelFocusFocusMalibu
TrimSESSELLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionM5A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 9190, 9210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-16225/50-18
Total Price$21,704$21,694$28,545
Adjustments for Features0-600-2,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,704$21,094$25,605
Cost Above Minimum$610$0$0
Total Invoice$20,120$20,144$26,919
Adjustments for Features0-557-2,773
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,120$19,587$24,146
Cost Above Minimum$533$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120112008
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 
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 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
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 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$950$1,550$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-557-2,773

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112008
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
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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