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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: $24,575

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $9,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,767

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $10,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelFocusMalibu
TrimSEPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,460 $30,975
Base Invoice $17,215 $29,736
Sony and MyFord Touch Package 1,495  
Appearance Package 1,995  
Cold Weather Package 645  
Door sill trim plates 95  
Cargo organizer 115 140
Sunroof 895  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Cargo net   65
All-weather floor mats   140
Sony and MyFord Touch Package 1,335  
Appearance Package 1,781  
Cold Weather Package 575  
Door sill trim plates 85  
Cargo organizer 102 127
Sunroof 799  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Cargo net   59
All-weather floor mats   127
Options (change) 5,240 2,615
Options (change) 4,677 2,379
Destination 875 875
Total Price $24,575 $34,465
Total Invoice $22,767 $32,990

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,547
Model Year20152018
ModelFocusMalibu
TrimSEPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionM5T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/40-19
Total Price$24,575$34,465
Adjustments for Features0-3,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,575$30,625
Total Invoice$22,767$32,990
Adjustments for Features0-3,676
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,767$29,314

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152018
ModelFocusMalibu
TrimSEPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,025$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,676

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152018
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 Weight3,210 lb.3,388 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 SE

Sony and MyFord Touch Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Aux input50Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125No
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 row50Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested175058%
Total Not Requested125042%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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