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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: $34,080

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $100

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,243

Ford Fusion Hybrid   
Difference: $1,241

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelFusionMalibu
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,775 $27,875
Base Invoice $26,437 $26,760
Package 502A 4,095  
Cargo mat 95 60
All-weather floor mats 75 140
Remote start 345  
Convenience and Technology Package   895
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Leather Package   1,395
Navigation system   495
Panoramic sunroof   1,150
Package 502A 3,563  
Cargo mat 83 55
All-weather floor mats 65 127
Remote start 300  
Convenience and Technology Package   814
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Leather Package   1,269
Navigation system   450
Panoramic sunroof   1,047
Options (change) 4,610 5,330
Options (change) 4,011 4,849
Destination 795 875
Total Price $34,180 $34,080
Total Invoice $31,243 $32,484

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $994
Model Year20122018
ModelFusionMalibu
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4 H122hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)41/36 MPG49/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$34,180$34,080
Adjustments for Features0-2,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,180$31,735
Total Invoice$31,243$32,484
Adjustments for Features0-2,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,243$30,249

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Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122018
ModelFusionMalibu
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake assist $50
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,355$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,235

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122018
ModelFusionMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in111.4 in
Length190.6 in193.8 in
Width72.2 in73.0 in
Height56.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,720 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume16.5 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fusion Hybrid

Package 502A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested320081%
Total Not Requested76519%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested55088%
Total Not Requested7512%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested122569%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

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