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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: $24,610

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $3,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,692

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $3,563

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelMustangMustangMalibu
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumLTZ
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,880 $27,420 $27,095
Base Invoice $19,362 $25,248 $25,605
Safety and Security Package 995    
Interior Upgrade Package 460 460  
Comfort Group 575 575  
Leather seating surfaces 0    
Interior ambient lighting 295 295  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65    
Cargo net 55 55  
Remote start 295 295  
Rear spoiler   0  
Safety and Security Package 866    
Interior Upgrade Package 400 400  
Comfort Group 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 0    
Interior ambient lighting 257 257  
Satellite radio 170 170  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37    
Cargo net 48 48  
Remote start 257 257  
Rear spoiler   0  
Options (change) 2,935 1,875 0
Options (change) 2,535 1,632 0
Destination 795 795 650
Total Price $24,610 $30,090 $27,745
Total Invoice $22,692 $27,675 $26,255

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28
Model Year200820082008
ModelMustangMustangMalibu
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumLTZ
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6300hp V8252hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6500, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$24,610$30,090$27,745
Adjustments for Features0-625-3,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,610$29,465$23,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,855$0
Total Invoice$22,692$27,675$26,255
Adjustments for Features0-575-3,591
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,692$27,100$22,664
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,408$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820082008
ModelMustangMustangMalibu
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumLTZ
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$570$1,195$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$3,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-575-3,591

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082008
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 Premium

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%
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

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%
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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