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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: $25,280

Ford Focus Titanium   
Difference: $4,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,441

Ford Focus Titanium   
Difference: $4,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelFocusMalibu
TrimTitaniumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,805 $26,880
Base Invoice $20,313 $25,402
Winter Package 470  
Premium Package 1,295  
Door sill trim plates 95  
Engine-block heater 25 75
Sunroof 795 800
3.6L V6   1,595
Winter Package 409  
Premium Package 1,127  
Door sill trim plates 83  
Engine-block heater 22 62
Sunroof 692 664
3.6L V6   1,324
Options (change) 2,680 2,470
Options (change) 2,333 2,050
Destination 795 670
Total Price $25,280 $30,020
Total Invoice $23,441 $28,122

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,838
Model Year20122009
ModelFocusMalibu
TrimTitaniumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$25,280$30,020
Adjustments for Features0-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,280$29,120
Total Invoice$23,441$28,122
Adjustments for Features0-843
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,441$27,279

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122009
ModelFocusMalibu
TrimTitaniumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,855$2,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-843

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122009
ModelFocusMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in112.3 in
Length178.5 in191.8 in
Width71.8 in70.3 in
Height57.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,907 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft315.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
215/50HR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Total Requested135063%
Total Not Requested80037%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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