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Ford Fusion vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Fusion vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,380

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $3,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $3,578

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018201820182008
ModelFusionFusionFusionFusionFusionFusionFusionFusionFusionFusionMalibu Classic
TrimSEHybrid SEEnergi SETitaniumHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumPlatinumHybrid PlatinumEnergi PlatinumSportLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,395 $26,245 $31,305 $30,395 $30,775 $32,305 $36,895 $37,275 $39,305 $33,750 $20,320
Base Invoice $22,108 $24,801 $29,573 $28,723 $29,082 $30,518 $34,866 $35,225 $37,133 $31,895 $19,304
Appearance Package 1,095 1,095                  
Remote start 495 495                 190
Sunroof 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095       1,095 800
Front Seating Package                     450
Luxury and Convenience Package                     595
Rear spoiler                     175
Satellite radio                     200
Appearance Package 1,040 1,040                  
Remote start 470 470                 158
Sunroof 1,040 1,040 1,040 1,040 1,040 1,040       1,040 664
Front Seating Package                     374
Luxury and Convenience Package                     494
Rear spoiler                     145
Satellite radio                     166
Options (change) 2,685 2,685 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 0 0 0 1,095 2,410
Options (change) 2,550 2,550 1,040 1,040 1,040 1,040 0 0 0 1,040 2,001
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 875 875 875 875 650
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007 0 0 -4,007 0 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $26,955 $29,805 $29,268 $32,365 $32,745 $30,268 $37,770 $38,150 $36,173 $35,720 $23,380
Total Invoice $25,533 $28,226 $27,481 $30,638 $30,997 $28,426 $35,741 $36,100 $34,001 $33,810 $21,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion Energi Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $707
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $662
Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018201820182008
ModelFusionFusionFusionFusionFusionFusionFusionFusionFusionFusionMalibu Classic
TrimSEHybrid SEEnergi SETitaniumHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumPlatinumHybrid PlatinumEnergi PlatinumSportLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH245hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH245hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH325hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTCVTT6CVTCVTT6CVTCVTT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 11390, 12390, 12390, 12390, 12390, 12390, 12?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/50-17235/45-18235/45-18225/50-17235/40-19235/45-18225/50-17235/40-19215/60-16
Total Price$26,955$29,805$29,268$32,365$32,745$30,268$37,770$38,150$36,173$35,720$23,380
Adjustments for Features-2,270-2,945-6,445-7,170-7,070-7,595-12,985-12,885-13,385-7,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,685$26,860$22,823$25,195$25,675$22,673$24,785$25,265$22,788$28,125$23,380
Cost Above Minimum$2,012$4,187$150$2,522$3,002$0$2,112$2,592$115$5,452$0
Total Invoice$25,533$28,226$27,481$30,638$30,997$28,426$35,741$36,100$34,001$33,810$21,955
Adjustments for Features-2,150-2,789-6,051-6,787-6,693-7,133-12,287-12,193-12,581-7,1890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,383$25,437$21,430$23,851$24,304$21,293$23,454$23,907$21,420$26,621$21,955
Cost Above Minimum$2,090$4,144$137$2,558$3,011$0$2,161$2,614$127$5,328$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018201820182008
ModelFusionFusionFusionFusionFusionFusionFusionFusionFusionFusionMalibu Classic
TrimSEHybrid SEEnergi SETitaniumHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumPlatinumHybrid PlatinumEnergi PlatinumSportLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100  $1100  $1100 
CVT $1000$1000 $1000$1000 $1000$1000  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic          $900
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 $0
AWD         $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction $0$0 $0$0 $0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed      $850$850$850  
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150   $150$150
Heated steering wheel      $100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app  $25  $25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control      $25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system      $500$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power      $350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial      $200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed      $200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system      $200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor      $150$150$150  
Forward collision warning      $200$200$200  
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based      $200$200$200  
Lane departure warning      $200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front      $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Pedestrian detection      $50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system      $0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5$5$5$5$5$5$5$5 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150  $150  $150  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat      $40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers      $175$175$175  
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75$75   $75$75
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500  $500  $500  
8 kWh battery pack  $0  $0  $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150 $150$150 $150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings          $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity      $0$0$0  
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
HD radio   $50$50$50$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system      $600$600$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information      $25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25$25$25$25   $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio      $100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot      $50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror      $75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights      $200$200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100 $100$100 $100$100  
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250  
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats      $300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100$100$100$100  
Floor mats, second row (optional)      $0$0$0$0 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim      $250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900$900$900$900$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat          $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces         $0 
Upgraded floor mats      $0$0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical         $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 $350$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels          $100
Electronic systems calibration selector         $200 
Polished alloy wheels      $350    
Pothole mitigation         $0 
Wheels, dark finish         $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  $100  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,695$5,370$8,870$9,595$9,495$10,020$15,410$15,310$15,810$10,020$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,270$2,945$6,445$7,170$7,070$7,595$12,985$12,885$13,385$7,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,150-2,789-6,051-6,787-6,693-7,133-12,287-12,193-12,581-7,1890

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20182008
ModelFusionMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in106.3 in
Length191.7 in188.3 in
Width72.9 in69.9 in
Height58.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,416 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SE

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
235/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion Hybrid SE

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
235/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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