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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: $26,490

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $3,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,270

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $4,536

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelFusionMalibu
TrimSELLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,150 $27,165
Base Invoice $18,576 $25,806
3.0L V6 2,750  
Moon and Tune Package 795  
Heated front seats 295  
Leather seating surfaces 895  
Interior ambient lighting 295  
Remote start 295  
Satellite radio 195  
Traction control 95  
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof   850
3.6L V6   1,595
3.0L V6 2,474  
Moon and Tune Package 692  
Heated front seats 257  
Leather seating surfaces 779  
Interior ambient lighting 257  
Remote start 257  
Satellite radio 170  
Traction control 83  
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof   748
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 5,615 2,545
Options (change) 4,969 2,240
Destination 725 760
Total Price $26,490 $30,470
Total Invoice $24,270 $28,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,576
Model Year20082011
ModelFusionMalibu
TrimSELLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine221hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$26,490$30,470
Adjustments for Features0-1,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,490$29,455
Total Invoice$24,270$28,806
Adjustments for Features0-960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,270$27,846

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Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082011
ModelFusionMalibu
TrimSELLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$2,300$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-960

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082011
ModelFusionMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in112.3 in
Length190.2 in191.8 in
Width72.2 in70.3 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,280 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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