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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: $26,030

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $4,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,026

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $5,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelFocusFocusMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSELTitaniumLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,105 $21,805 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $18,766 $20,313 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Premium Package 1,395 1,295      
Cargo organizer 115 115 140 140 140
Winter Package 470 470      
Navigation system 795 795 495   495
MyFord Touch and Sony Package 995        
Engine-block heater 25 25 100 100 100
Remote start 445 445      
Door sill trim plates 95 95 85   85
Sunroof 795 795      
Convenience and Technology Package     895   895
Sun and Wheels Package     1,300 2,270  
Leather Package     1,395   1,395
Cargo net     65 65 65
All-weather floor mats     140 140 140
Driver Confidence Package         1,195
Panoramic sunroof         1,150
Premium Package 1,214 1,127      
Cargo organizer 100 100 127 127 127
Winter Package 409 409      
Navigation system 692 692 450   450
MyFord Touch and Sony Package 866        
Engine-block heater 22 22 91 91 91
Remote start 387 387      
Door sill trim plates 83 83 77   77
Sunroof 692 692      
Convenience and Technology Package     814   814
Sun and Wheels Package     1,183 2,066  
Leather Package     1,269   1,269
Cargo net     59 59 59
All-weather floor mats     127 127 127
Driver Confidence Package         1,087
Panoramic sunroof         1,047
Options (change) 5,130 4,035 4,615 2,715 5,660
Options (change) 4,465 3,512 4,197 2,470 5,148
Destination 795 795 875 875 875
Total Price $26,030 $26,635 $30,615 $34,565 $34,410
Total Invoice $24,026 $24,620 $29,192 $33,081 $32,783

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,597
Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelFocusFocusMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSELTitaniumLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4160hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionS6M5T6T9CVT
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)215/50-17215/50-17245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$26,030$26,635$30,615$34,565$34,410
Adjustments for Features-6500-2,275-3,265-4,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,380$26,635$28,340$31,300$30,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,255$0$2,960$1,895
Total Invoice$24,026$24,620$29,192$33,081$32,783
Adjustments for Features-6000-2,169-3,125-3,978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,426$24,620$27,023$29,956$28,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,194$0$2,933$1,782

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelFocusFocusMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSELTitaniumLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
CVT    $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
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$250  $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  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
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 
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   
HD radio$50$50   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0   
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog lights$125$125   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$3,650$3,000$5,275$6,265$7,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$2,275$3,265$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-6000-2,169-3,125-3,978

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122018
ModelFocusMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in111.4 in
Length178.5 in193.8 in
Width71.8 in73.0 in
Height57.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,908 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft315.8 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 mats75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
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 capability0Yes
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 mats75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
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

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, 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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