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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: $5,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,291

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $4,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelMustangMustangMalibu Classic
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumLT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,310 $33,710 $20,320
Base Invoice $24,399 $31,059 $19,304
Temporary spare tire 100    
Rear spoiler 295 0 175
Remote start 345 345 190
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Satellite radio     200
Temporary spare tire 87    
Rear spoiler 257 0 145
Remote start 300 300 158
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Satellite radio     166
Options (change) 740 345 1,610
Options (change) 644 300 1,337
Destination 795 795 650
Total Price $27,845 $34,850 $22,580
Total Invoice $25,838 $32,154 $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: $4,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,498
Model Year201220122008
ModelMustangMustangMalibu Classic
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumLT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6412hp V8219hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$27,845$34,850$22,580
Adjustments for Features-1,130-1,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,715$33,445$22,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,730$0
Total Invoice$25,838$32,154$21,291
Adjustments for Features-1,049-1,2960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,789$30,858$21,291
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,069$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201220122008
ModelMustangMustangMalibu Classic
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumLT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control$400$400 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass  $0
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,555$3,830$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,130$1,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,049-1,2960

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See a complete comparison of Ford Mustang vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122008
ModelMustangMalibu Classic
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length188.1 in188.3 in
Width73.9 in69.9 in
Height55.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,448 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom29.8 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Mustang vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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