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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: $25,915

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $4,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,926

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $4,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelFocusFocusMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSELTitaniumECO2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,105 $21,805 $25,945 $25,315 $27,790
Base Invoice $18,766 $20,313 $24,777 $24,176 $26,262
Premium Package 1,395 1,295      
Winter Package 470 470      
Navigation system 795 795 1,120 795 795
MyFord Touch and Sony Package 995        
Remote start 445 445      
Engine-block heater 25 25   75 75
Sunroof 795 795 1,000 1,000  
Door sill trim plates 95 95      
Leather Package     1,000 1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,175 1,175 1,900
Advanced Safety Package     890    
Premium Package 1,214 1,127      
Winter Package 409 409      
Navigation system 692 692 986 700 700
MyFord Touch and Sony Package 866        
Remote start 387 387      
Engine-block heater 22 22   66 66
Sunroof 692 692 880 880  
Door sill trim plates 83 83      
Leather Package     880 880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,034 1,034 1,672
Advanced Safety Package     783    
Options (change) 5,015 3,920 5,185 4,045 2,770
Options (change) 4,365 3,412 4,563 3,560 2,438
Destination 795 795 825 825 825
Total Price $25,915 $26,520 $31,955 $30,185 $31,385
Total Invoice $23,926 $24,520 $30,165 $28,561 $29,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,262
Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelFocusFocusMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSELTitaniumECO2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4160hp I4182hp I4 H196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionS6M5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10355, 10?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17225/55-17235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$25,915$26,520$31,955$30,185$31,385
Adjustments for Features-6500-2,825-2,085-2,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,265$26,520$29,130$28,100$29,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,255$1,030$0$1,150
Total Invoice$23,926$24,520$30,165$28,561$29,525
Adjustments for Features-6000-2,667-1,973-2,008
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,326$24,520$27,498$26,588$27,517
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,194$910$0$929

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelFocusFocusMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSELTitaniumECO2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Proximity key $250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
Forward collision warning  $200  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key$5$5   
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Engine-block heater$35$35 $35$35
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Rear spoiler $200   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
HD radio$50$50   
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75   
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$2,240$1,590$4,415$3,675$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$2,825$2,085$2,135
Value of Feature Adjustments-6000-2,667-1,973-2,008

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122014
ModelFocusMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in107.8 in
Length178.5 in191.5 in
Width71.8 in73.0 in
Height57.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,908 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

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 row50Yes
Total Requested140065%
Total Not Requested75035%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
MyFord Touch and Sony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

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 row50Yes
Total Requested140065%
Total Not Requested75035%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu ECO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested79076%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested79076%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

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