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Ford Fusion vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Fusion vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,590

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $55

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,562

Ford Fusion SE   
Difference: $584

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelFusionFusionMalibu
TrimSESELSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,900 $18,985 $22,865
Base Invoice $16,525 $17,502 $21,608
Safety and Security Package 595 595  
3.0L V6 2,725 2,725  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 595 595  
Traction control 95 95  
Sport Package 395    
Sunroof 795 795 800
Leather seating surfaces 895 895  
CD changer, in-dash     300
Safety and Security Package 518 518  
3.0L V6 2,453 2,452  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 518 518  
Traction control 83 83  
Sport Package 344    
Sunroof 692 692 664
Leather seating surfaces 779 779  
CD changer, in-dash     249
Options (change) 6,095 5,700 1,100
Options (change) 5,387 5,042 913
Destination 650 650 625
Total Price $24,645 $25,335 $24,590
Total Invoice $22,562 $23,194 $23,146

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu SS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Fusion SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $325
Model Year200620062006
ModelFusionFusionMalibu
TrimSESELSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine221hp V6221hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/29 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$24,645$25,335$24,590
Adjustments for Features0-375-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,645$24,960$24,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$315$0
Total Invoice$22,562$23,194$23,146
Adjustments for Features0-343-259
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,562$22,851$22,887
Cost Above Minimum$0$289$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200620062006
ModelFusionFusionMalibu
TrimSESELSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,425$2,800$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-343-259

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062006
ModelFusionMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in106.3 in
Length190.2 in188.3 in
Width72.2 in69.9 in
Height57.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,280 lb.3,315 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 Room53.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SE

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Machined alloy wheels350No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

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