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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: $21,769

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $7,766

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,187

Ford Focus SES   
Difference: $8,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201620162016
ModelFocusFocusMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSESSELLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,870 $19,670 $25,020 $30,920 $27,770
Base Invoice $17,587 $18,315 $24,019 $29,683 $26,659
Universal garage door opener 399 399      
Leather seating surfaces 810        
Moon & Tune Value Package 395 395      
Cargo mat 70 70 60   60
All-weather floor mats 75 75 140 140 140
Remote start 435 435      
Convenience and Technology Package     895   895
Leather Package     1,395   1,395
Panoramic sunroof     1,150 1,270 1,150
Driver Confidence Package         1,195
Navigation system         495
Universal garage door opener 342 342      
Leather seating surfaces 704        
Moon & Tune Value Package 344 344      
Cargo mat 55 55 55   55
All-weather floor mats 67 67 127 127 127
Remote start 363 363      
Convenience and Technology Package     814   814
Leather Package     1,269   1,269
Panoramic sunroof     1,046 1,156 1,046
Driver Confidence Package         1,087
Navigation system         450
Options (change) 2,184 1,374 3,640 1,410 5,330
Options (change) 1,875 1,171 3,311 1,283 4,848
Destination 725 725 875 875 875
Total Price $21,779 $21,769 $29,535 $33,205 $33,975
Total Invoice $20,187 $20,211 $28,205 $31,841 $32,382

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,961
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,344
Model Year20112011201620162016
ModelFocusFocusMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSESSELLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionM5A4T6T8CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 9190, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-16225/55-17245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$21,779$21,769$29,535$33,205$33,975
Adjustments for Features0-600-4,405-6,030-6,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,779$21,169$25,130$27,175$26,995
Cost Above Minimum$610$0$0$2,045$1,865
Total Invoice$20,187$20,211$28,205$31,841$32,382
Adjustments for Features0-557-4,207-5,782-6,653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,187$19,654$23,998$26,059$25,729
Cost Above Minimum$533$0$0$2,061$1,731

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112011201620162016
ModelFocusFocusMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSESSELLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
4-speed automatic $800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 
CVT    $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
911 assist$25$25   
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Following distance indicator    $25
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
CD player$125$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation system   $600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog lights$125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$1,970$2,570$6,375$8,000$8,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$4,405$6,030$6,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-557-4,207-5,782-6,653

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112016
ModelFocusMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.9 in111.4 in
Length175.0 in193.8 in
Width66.7 in73.0 in
Height58.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,624 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.8 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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Safety key5Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45572%
Total Not Requested17528%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Safety key5Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45572%
Total Not Requested17528%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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