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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: $3,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $2,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelFusionFusionMalibu Classic
TrimSESELLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,975 $25,425 $20,320
Base Invoice $21,217 $23,423 $19,304
Package 202A 995    
Rear spoiler 295   175
Remote start 345 345 190
3.0L V6 1,595 1,595  
Package 301A / 401A   1,195  
Appearance Package   895  
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Satellite radio     200
Sunroof     800
Package 202A 866    
Rear spoiler 257   145
Remote start 300 300 158
3.0L V6 1,436 1,436  
Package 301A / 401A   1,040  
Appearance Package   779  
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Satellite radio     166
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 3,230 4,030 2,410
Options (change) 2,859 3,555 2,001
Destination 795 795 650
Total Price $27,000 $30,250 $23,380
Total Invoice $24,871 $27,773 $21,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,654
Model Year201220122008
ModelFusionFusionMalibu Classic
TrimSESELLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6240hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$27,000$30,250$23,380
Adjustments for Features-1,370-3,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,630$26,430$23,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$800$0
Total Invoice$24,871$27,773$21,955
Adjustments for Features-1,262-3,5070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,609$24,266$21,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$657$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201220122008
ModelFusionFusionMalibu Classic
TrimSESELLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Safety key$5$5 
Stability control$400$400 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Outside temperature display $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,895$5,345$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,370$3,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,262-3,5070

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122008
ModelFusionMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in106.3 in
Length190.6 in188.3 in
Width72.2 in69.9 in
Height56.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume16.5 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SE

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
App support0No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested105079%
Total Not Requested27521%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested20024%
Total Not Requested65076%

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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