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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: $23,600

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $6,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,878

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $6,244

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132009
ModelFocusFocusMalibu
TrimSETitaniumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,200 $23,200 $26,880
Base Invoice $16,972 $21,634 $25,402
Winter Package 495    
Appearance Package 2,640    
Door sill trim plates 95 95  
Remote start 445    
Engine-block heater 35 35 75
Sunroof 895 895 800
3.6L V6     1,595
Winter Package 442    
Appearance Package 2,356    
Door sill trim plates 85 85  
Remote start 397    
Engine-block heater 32 32 62
Sunroof 799 799 664
3.6L V6     1,324
Options (change) 4,605 1,025 2,470
Options (change) 4,111 916 2,050
Destination 795 795 670
Total Price $23,600 $25,020 $30,020
Total Invoice $21,878 $23,345 $28,122

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,394
Model Year201320132009
ModelFocusFocusMalibu
TrimSETitaniumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4160hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG23/32 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6355, 10210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$23,600$25,020$30,020
Adjustments for Features0-925-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,600$24,095$28,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$495$0
Total Invoice$21,878$23,345$28,122
Adjustments for Features0-863-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,878$22,482$26,272
Cost Above Minimum$0$604$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201320132009
ModelFocusFocusMalibu
TrimSETitaniumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start$150 $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera $200 
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25 
SD Card slot $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0 
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$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,155$2,080$3,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$925$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-863-1,850

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132009
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 Weight3,210 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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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
215/50HR17 tires400No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Map lights25No
Total Requested197563%
Total Not Requested115037%

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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