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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: $25,310

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $4,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,744

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $3,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152006
ModelFusionFusionMalibu
TrimSETitaniumSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,545 $30,290 $22,865
Base Invoice $21,733 $27,957 $21,608
Luxury Package 1,255    
Cargo net 25 25  
Remote start 345    
Sunroof 995 995 800
2.0L I4 1,795    
235/45VR18 595    
Satellite radio     325
Telematics service, such as OnStar     695
Luxury Package 1,096    
Cargo net 22 22  
Remote start 307    
Sunroof 888 888 664
2.0L I4 1,657    
235/45VR18 531    
Satellite radio     270
Telematics service, such as OnStar     577
Options (change) 5,010 1,020 1,820
Options (change) 4,501 910 1,511
Destination 825 825 625
Total Price $29,380 $32,135 $25,310
Total Invoice $27,059 $29,692 $23,744

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $681
Model Year201520152006
ModelFusionFusionMalibu
TrimSETitaniumSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4240hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG22/33 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$29,380$32,135$25,310
Adjustments for Features-2,860-4,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,520$27,450$25,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$930$0
Total Invoice$27,059$29,692$23,744
Adjustments for Features-2,634-4,3290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,425$25,363$23,744
Cost Above Minimum$0$938$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201520152006
ModelFusionFusionMalibu
TrimSETitaniumSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,420$7,245$2,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,860$4,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,634-4,3290

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152006
ModelFusionMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in106.3 in
Length191.7 in188.3 in
Width72.9 in69.9 in
Height58.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,526 lb.3,315 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SE

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested27515%
Total Not Requested160085%

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