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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: $24,815

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $235

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,356

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelFocusMalibu
TrimTitaniumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,175 $23,065
Base Invoice $23,087 $21,797
Satellite radio   325
Sunroof   800
Satellite radio   270
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 0 1,125
Options (change) 0 934
Destination 875 625
Total Price $25,050 $24,815
Total Invoice $23,962 $23,356

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,202
Model Year20182006
ModelFocusMalibu
TrimTitaniumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4201hp V6
TransmissionS6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$25,050$24,815
Adjustments for Features-1,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,160$24,815
Total Invoice$23,962$23,356
Adjustments for Features-1,8080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,154$23,356

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182006
ModelFocusMalibu
TrimTitaniumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,130$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8080

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182006
ModelFocusMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length178.5 in188.3 in
Width71.8 in69.9 in
Height57.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,961 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft315.4 ft3

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