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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: $24,020

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $5,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,171

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $5,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720072012
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMalibu
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumShelby GT500LTZ
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,245 $25,695 $26,875 $40,930 $28,600
Base Invoice $18,810 $23,716 $24,777 $37,018 $27,027
Antilock brakes (ABS) 775        
Comfort Group 575 575 575    
Leather seating surfaces 695 695      
Interior Sport Appearance Package 345        
Satellite radio 195 195 195 195  
Front side airbags 380 380 380    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65        
Rear spoiler   0 0    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 674        
Comfort Group 500 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 605 605      
Interior Sport Appearance Package 300        
Satellite radio 170 170 170 170  
Front side airbags 330 330 330    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37        
Rear spoiler   0 0    
Options (change) 3,030 1,845 1,150 195 0
Options (change) 2,616 1,605 1,000 170 0
Destination 745 745 745 745 760
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $24,020 $28,285 $28,770 $43,170 $29,360
Total Invoice $22,171 $26,066 $26,522 $39,233 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,173
Model Year20072007200720072012
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMalibu
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumShelby GT500LTZ
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8500hp V8169hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 880, 4500, 8500, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/55-17235/55-17255/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$24,020$28,285$28,770$43,170$29,360
Adjustments for Features0-425-625-450-4,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,020$27,860$28,145$42,720$24,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,840$4,125$18,700$0
Total Invoice$22,171$26,066$26,522$39,233$27,787
Adjustments for Features0-392-576-409-4,443
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,171$25,674$25,946$38,824$23,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,503$3,775$16,653$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072007200720072012
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMalibu
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumShelby GT500LTZ
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0  
6-speed manual   $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Power rear side windows    $200
Remote start    $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist    $50
Side curtain airbags    $350
Stability control    $400
Tire-pressure monitor    $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Laminated front side windows    $200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325 
CD player $125  $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights    $125
Boost gauge   $75 
Compass$0$0$0 $0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors    $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50
Outside temperature display    $50
Trip computer   $150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$1,495$1,920$2,120$1,945$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$625$450$4,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-392-576-409-4,443

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072012
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.3,416 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 Premium

Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested15067%
Total Not Requested7533%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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