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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: $4,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,472

Ford Focus Titanium   
Difference: $4,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelFocusMalibuMalibu
TrimTitanium2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,175 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $23,087 $24,443 $26,762
Navigation system 795 495 495
Technology Package 795    
Advanced Safety Package   890 890
Leather Package   1,250  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,125 1,850
Rear spoiler   400 400
Sunroof   1,000  
Navigation system 755 436 436
Technology Package 755    
Advanced Safety Package   783 783
Leather Package   1,100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   990 1,628
Rear spoiler   352 352
Sunroof   880  
Options (change) 1,590 5,160 3,635
Options (change) 1,510 4,541 3,199
Destination 875 825 825
Total Price $26,640 $31,580 $32,780
Total Invoice $25,472 $29,809 $30,786

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,195
Model Year201820152015
ModelFocusMalibuMalibu
TrimTitanium2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$26,640$31,580$32,780
Adjustments for Features0-1,210-1,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,640$30,370$31,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$25,472$29,809$30,786
Adjustments for Features0-1,142-1,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,472$28,667$29,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$936

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820152015
ModelFocusMalibuMalibu
TrimTitanium2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
HD radio$50  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,655$3,865$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,210$1,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,142-1,183

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182015
ModelFocusMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in107.8 in
Length178.5 in191.5 in
Width71.8 in73.0 in
Height57.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,961 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft316.3 ft3

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

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 headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested84081%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested57534%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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