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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: $26,640

Ford Focus Titanium   
Difference: $4,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,472

Ford Focus Titanium   
Difference: $4,326

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelFocusMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimTitaniumLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,175 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $23,087 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Navigation system 795 495   495
Technology Package 795      
Driver Confidence Package   1,195 1,195 1,195
Convenience and Technology Package   895   895
Leather Package   1,395   1,395
Sun and Wheels Package   1,300 2,270  
Panoramic sunroof       1,150
Navigation system 755 450   450
Technology Package 755      
Driver Confidence Package   1,087 1,087 1,087
Convenience and Technology Package   814   814
Leather Package   1,269   1,269
Sun and Wheels Package   1,183 2,066  
Panoramic sunroof       1,047
Options (change) 1,590 5,280 3,465 5,130
Options (change) 1,510 4,803 3,153 4,667
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $26,640 $31,280 $35,315 $33,880
Total Invoice $25,472 $29,798 $33,764 $32,302

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,397
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelFocusMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimTitaniumLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionS6T6T9CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$26,640$31,280$35,315$33,880
Adjustments for Features0-2,025-3,115-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,640$29,255$32,200$31,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,945$2,475
Total Invoice$25,472$29,798$33,764$32,302
Adjustments for Features0-1,929-2,978-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,472$27,869$30,786$30,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,917$2,383

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelFocusMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimTitaniumLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Remote app $25$25$25
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$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   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
CD player$125   
HD radio$50   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
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, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,625$5,650$6,740$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,025$3,115$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,929-2,978-2,050

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
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 Weight2,961 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 Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested82546%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
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%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested82546%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested82546%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
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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