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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: $28,755

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $3,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,241

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $4,374

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015
ModelFusionMalibuMalibu
TrimSEL2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,150 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $18,576 $24,443 $26,762
Moon and Tune Package 795    
Navigation system 1,895 495 495
3.0L V6 2,750    
Interior ambient lighting 295    
Satellite radio 195    
Remote start 295    
Traction control 95    
All-weather floor mats 75 140 140
Rear spoiler 295 400 400
Leather seating surfaces 895    
Heated front seats 295    
Leather Package   1,250  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,125 1,300
Sunroof   1,000  
2.0L I4   1,535 2,160
Moon and Tune Package 692    
Navigation system 1,649 436 436
3.0L V6 2,474    
Interior ambient lighting 257    
Satellite radio 170    
Remote start 257    
Traction control 83    
All-weather floor mats 65 123 123
Rear spoiler 257 352 352
Leather seating surfaces 779    
Heated front seats 257    
Leather Package   1,100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   990 1,144
Sunroof   880  
2.0L I4   1,466 2,041
Options (change) 7,880 5,945 4,495
Options (change) 6,940 5,347 4,096
Destination 725 825 825
Total Price $28,755 $32,365 $33,640
Total Invoice $26,241 $30,615 $31,683

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,019
Model Year200820152015
ModelFusionMalibuMalibu
TrimSEL2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine221hp V6259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$28,755$32,365$33,640
Adjustments for Features0-2,490-2,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,755$29,875$31,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,225
Total Invoice$26,241$30,615$31,683
Adjustments for Features0-2,355-2,392
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,241$28,260$29,291
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,031

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Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820152015
ModelFusionMalibuMalibu
TrimSEL2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
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 recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$2,050$4,540$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,490$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,355-2,392

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082015
ModelFusionMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in107.8 in
Length190.2 in191.5 in
Width72.2 in73.0 in
Height57.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,280 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft316.3 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 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested22522%
Total Not Requested81578%

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%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1175100%

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