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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: $22,885

Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe   
Difference: $6,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,081

Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe   
Difference: $6,629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620152015
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMalibuMalibu
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium2LTLTZ
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,115 $20,090 $25,140 $26,320 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $17,703 $18,581 $23,126 $24,188 $24,443 $26,762
Power driver seat 365          
Machined alloy wheels 100          
Interior Upgrade Package 450 450 450 450    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 775          
Sport Appearance Package 295          
Front side airbags 370 370 370 370    
Leather seating surfaces 695 695 695      
Interior Sport Appearance Package   195        
Pony Package   1,195        
Rear spoiler     0 0 400 400
Leather Package         1,250  
Electronics and Entertainment Package         1,125  
Power driver seat 318          
Machined alloy wheels 90          
Interior Upgrade Package 392 392 392 392    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 674          
Sport Appearance Package 257          
Front side airbags 322 322 322 322    
Leather seating surfaces 605 605 605      
Interior Sport Appearance Package   170        
Pony Package   1,040        
Rear spoiler     0 0 352 352
Leather Package         1,100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package         990  
Options (change) 3,050 2,905 1,515 820 2,775 400
Options (change) 2,658 2,529 1,319 714 2,442 352
Destination 720 720 720 720 825 825
Total Price $22,885 $23,715 $27,375 $27,860 $29,195 $29,545
Total Invoice $21,081 $21,830 $25,165 $25,622 $27,710 $27,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $464
Model Year200620062006200620152015
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMalibuMalibu
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium2LTLTZ
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4500, 880, 4500, 8?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/55-17235/55-17235/55-17235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$22,885$23,715$27,375$27,860$29,195$29,545
Adjustments for Features0-375-450-700-6,495-6,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,885$23,340$26,925$27,160$22,700$23,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$455$4,040$4,275$0$825
Total Invoice$21,081$21,830$25,165$25,622$27,710$27,939
Adjustments for Features0-345-414-644-6,165-5,693
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,081$21,485$24,751$24,978$21,545$22,246
Cost Above Minimum$0$404$3,670$3,897$0$701

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200620062006200620152015
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMalibuMalibu
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium2LTLTZ
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100 
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Remote app    $25$25
Remote start    $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Universal garage door opener    $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist    $50$50
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Rearview camera    $200 
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Stability control    $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor    $75$75
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Interior air filter    $0$0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25 $25
Laminated front side windows    $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
App support    $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125$125
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325  
CD player$125 $125 $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50 $50$50$50
Satellite radio    $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Voice control for audio system    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150
Automatic headlights    $125$125
Compass    $0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors    $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25 
Outside temperature display    $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$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  
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Heated front seats    $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0  
Total Value of Features$845$1,220$1,295$1,545$7,340$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$450$700$6,495$6,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-345-414-644-6,165-5,693

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062015
ModelMustangMalibu
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in107.8 in
Length187.6 in191.5 in
Width73.9 in73.0 in
Height55.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft316.3 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 seat100Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested82556%
Total Not Requested65044%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1040100%

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