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Ford Mustang vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Mustang vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,580

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $2,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,291

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $2,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelMustangMustangMustangMalibu Classic
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500LT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,520 $29,160 $43,125 $20,320
Base Invoice $20,758 $26,734 $38,872 $19,304
Pony Package 750      
Safety and Security Package 995      
Remote start 295 295   190
Comfort Group   575    
Rear spoiler   0   175
Front Seating Package       450
Luxury and Convenience Package       595
Satellite radio       200
Pony Package 653      
Safety and Security Package 866      
Remote start 257 257   158
Comfort Group   500    
Rear spoiler   0   145
Front Seating Package       374
Luxury and Convenience Package       494
Satellite radio       166
Options (change) 2,040 870 0 1,610
Options (change) 1,776 757 0 1,337
Destination 795 795 795 650
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $25,355 $30,825 $45,220 $22,580
Total Invoice $23,329 $28,286 $40,967 $21,291

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,033
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelMustangMustangMustangMalibu Classic
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500LT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6300hp V8500hp V8219hp V6
TransmissionM5M5M6T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6500, 6500, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/55-17255/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$25,355$30,825$45,220$22,580
Adjustments for Features0-1,275-1,050-1,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,355$29,550$44,170$21,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,195$18,815$0
Total Invoice$23,329$28,286$40,967$21,291
Adjustments for Features0-1,170-951-995
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,329$27,116$40,016$20,296
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,787$16,687$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year2009200920092008
ModelMustangMustangMustangMalibu Classic
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500LT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote start$150$150 $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Front splitter spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass $0 $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display   $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated front seats $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
No leather in second row $-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels   $100
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,045$3,320$3,095$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,275$1,050$1,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,170-951-995

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20092008
ModelMustangMalibu Classic
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length187.6 in188.3 in
Width73.9 in69.9 in
Height55.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested27566%
Total Not Requested14034%

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