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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: $22,590

Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe   
Difference: $5,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,824

Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe   
Difference: $6,254

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006201820182018
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumLTPremierHybrid
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,115 $20,090 $25,140 $26,320 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $17,703 $18,581 $23,126 $24,188 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Interior Upgrade Package 450 450 450 450      
Machined alloy wheels 100            
Antilock brakes (ABS) 775 775          
Power driver seat 365            
Front side airbags 370 370 370 370      
Leather seating surfaces 695 695 695        
Rear spoiler     0 0      
Leather Package         1,395   1,395
Convenience and Technology Package         895   895
Navigation system             495
Driver Confidence Package             1,195
Interior Upgrade Package 392 392 392 392      
Machined alloy wheels 90            
Antilock brakes (ABS) 674 674          
Power driver seat 318            
Front side airbags 322 322 322 322      
Leather seating surfaces 605 605 605        
Rear spoiler     0 0      
Leather Package         1,269   1,269
Convenience and Technology Package         814   814
Navigation system             450
Driver Confidence Package             1,087
Options (change) 2,755 2,290 1,515 820 2,290 0 3,980
Options (change) 2,401 1,993 1,319 714 2,083 0 3,620
Destination 720 720 720 720 875 875 875
Total Price $22,590 $23,100 $27,375 $27,860 $28,290 $31,850 $32,730
Total Invoice $20,824 $21,294 $25,165 $25,622 $27,078 $30,611 $31,255

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $478
Model Year2006200620062006201820182018
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumLTPremierHybrid
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M5M5M5T6T9CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4500, 880, 4500, 8?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16215/65-16235/55-17235/55-17225/55-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$22,590$23,100$27,375$27,860$28,290$31,850$32,730
Adjustments for Features0-250-650-900-6,035-7,850-8,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,590$22,850$26,725$26,960$22,255$24,000$23,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$260$4,135$4,370$0$1,745$1,715
Total Invoice$20,824$21,294$25,165$25,622$27,078$30,611$31,255
Adjustments for Features0-230-598-828-5,776-7,545-8,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,824$21,064$24,567$24,794$21,302$23,066$22,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$240$3,743$3,970$0$1,764$1,588

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2006200620062006201820182018
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumLTPremierHybrid
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1400 
CVT      $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0   
FWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel     $100 
Power rear side windows    $200$200$200
Proximity key    $250$250$250
Remote app    $25$25$25
Remote start    $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed      $200
Blind spot warning system      $200
Brake assist    $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100
Following distance indicator      $25
Forward collision warning      $200
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based      $200
Lane departure warning      $200
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250
Pedestrian detection      $50
Rear side airbags    $300$300$300
Rearview camera    $200$200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50$50
Safety key    $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags    $350$350$350
Stability control    $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor    $75$75$75
Vehicle health reports    $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat     $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front     $200$200
Dual-zone climate control     $125$125
Interior air filter    $0$0$0
Rear air vents    $100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25 $25 
Laminated front side windows    $200$200$200
Rear spoiler  $200$200   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0$0
Android Auto support    $100$100$100
App support    $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125$125$125
Aux input    $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325   
CD player$125 $125    
MP3-compatible player $50 $50   
Navigation system     $600$600
Satellite radio    $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225$225
Voice control for audio system    $25  
Voice control for external devices    $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio     $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50$50
Wireless charging station    $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights      $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150$150
Automatic headlights    $125$125$125
Compass    $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback      $100
Fog lights  $125$125   
Heated mirrors    $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25
Outside temperature display    $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$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$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300 
Heated front seats    $200$200$200
Memory system, driver seat     $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0   
Total Value of Features$820$1,070$1,470$1,720$6,855$8,670$9,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$650$900$6,035$7,850$8,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-598-828-5,776-7,545-8,365

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062018
ModelMustangMalibu
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in111.4 in
Length187.6 in193.8 in
Width73.9 in73.0 in
Height55.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

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 LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%

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