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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: $27,305

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $3,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,949

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $4,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelFusionMalibu
TrimSELLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,310 $28,600
Base Invoice $20,464 $27,027
Leather seating surfaces 1,190  
3.0L V6 1,445  
Moon and Tune Package 795  
Remote start 345  
Stability control 495  
3.6L V6   1,600
Leather seating surfaces 1,036  
3.0L V6 1,301  
Moon and Tune Package 692  
Remote start 300  
Stability control 431  
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 4,270 1,600
Options (change) 3,760 1,512
Destination 725 760
Total Price $27,305 $30,960
Total Invoice $24,949 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,839
Model Year20092012
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$27,305$30,960
Adjustments for Features0-540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,305$30,420
Total Invoice$24,949$29,299
Adjustments for Features0-511
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,949$28,788

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Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092012
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist $50
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Exterior 
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$2,250$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-511

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092012
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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