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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: $22,965

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $7,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,330

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $7,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelFocusMalibu
TrimSELTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,460 $28,600
Base Invoice $17,215 $27,027
Appearance Package 1,995  
Cold Weather Package 645  
Door sill trim plates 95  
Sunroof 895  
3.6L V6   1,600
Appearance Package 1,781  
Cold Weather Package 575  
Door sill trim plates 85  
Sunroof 799  
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 3,630 1,600
Options (change) 3,240 1,512
Destination 875 760
Total Price $22,965 $30,960
Total Invoice $21,330 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,493
Model Year20152012
ModelFocusMalibu
TrimSELTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$22,965$30,960
Adjustments for Features0-1,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,965$29,400
Total Invoice$21,330$29,299
Adjustments for Features0-1,476
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,330$27,823

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152012
ModelFocusMalibu
TrimSELTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
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 
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 
Total Value of Features$1,305$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,476

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152012
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.3,645 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 SE

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
215/50HR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested182561%
Total Not Requested117539%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
All-weather floor mats75No
Total Requested37568%
Total Not Requested17532%

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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