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Ford Mustang vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Mustang vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,785

Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe   
Difference: $4,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,994

Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe   
Difference: $5,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062008
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMalibu
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumLTZ
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,115 $20,090 $25,140 $26,320 $27,095
Base Invoice $17,703 $18,581 $23,126 $24,188 $25,605
Antilock brakes (ABS) 775 775      
Power driver seat 365        
Machined alloy wheels 100        
Interior Sport Appearance Package 195 195      
Front side airbags 370 370 370 370  
Interior Upgrade Package 450 450 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces 695 695 695    
Rear spoiler     0 0  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 674 674      
Power driver seat 318        
Machined alloy wheels 90        
Interior Sport Appearance Package 170 170      
Front side airbags 322 322 322 322  
Interior Upgrade Package 392 392 392 392  
Leather seating surfaces 605 605 605    
Rear spoiler     0 0  
Options (change) 2,950 2,485 1,515 820 0
Options (change) 2,571 2,163 1,319 714 0
Destination 720 720 720 720 650
Total Price $22,785 $23,295 $27,375 $27,860 $27,745
Total Invoice $20,994 $21,464 $25,165 $25,622 $26,255

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $591
Model Year20062006200620062008
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMalibu
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumLTZ
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8252hp V6
TransmissionM5M5M5M5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4500, 880, 4500, 8210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16215/65-16235/55-17235/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$22,785$23,295$27,375$27,860$27,745
Adjustments for Features0-250-650-900-4,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,785$23,045$26,725$26,960$22,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$260$3,940$4,175$0
Total Invoice$20,994$21,464$25,165$25,622$26,255
Adjustments for Features0-230-598-828-4,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,994$21,234$24,567$24,794$21,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$240$3,573$3,800$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062006200620062008
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMalibu
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumLTZ
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200
Remote start    $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist    $50
Side curtain airbags    $350
Stability control    $400
Tire-pressure monitor    $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40
Cargo net    $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows    $200
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125
Aux input    $50
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325$325
CD player$125 $125  
MP3-compatible player $50 $50$50
Satellite radio    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights    $125
Compass    $0
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors    $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50
Outside temperature display    $50
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100 
Heated front seats    $200
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$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$995$1,245$1,645$1,895$5,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$650$900$4,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-598-828-4,670

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062008
ModelMustangMalibu
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in112.3 in
Length187.6 in191.8 in
Width73.9 in70.3 in
Height55.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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