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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: $28,765

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $2,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,504

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $1,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelMustangMustangMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumLTPremierHybrid
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,310 $33,710 $25,020 $30,920 $27,770
Base Invoice $24,399 $31,059 $24,019 $29,683 $26,659
Comfort Package 595 595      
Electronics Package 2,340 2,340      
Security Package 695 695      
Temporary spare tire 100        
Rearview camera 240 240      
Rear spoiler 295 0      
Remote start 345 345      
Convenience and Technology Package     895   895
Leather Package     1,395   1,395
Navigation system     495   495
Door sill trim plates     85   85
Driver Confidence Package         1,195
Comfort Package 518 518      
Electronics Package 2,036 2,036      
Security Package 605 605      
Temporary spare tire 87        
Rearview camera 209 209      
Rear spoiler 257 0      
Remote start 300 300      
Convenience and Technology Package     814   814
Leather Package     1,269   1,269
Navigation system     450   450
Door sill trim plates     77   77
Driver Confidence Package         1,087
Options (change) 4,610 4,215 2,870 0 4,065
Options (change) 4,012 3,668 2,610 0 3,697
Destination 795 795 875 875 875
Total Price $31,715 $38,720 $28,765 $31,795 $32,710
Total Invoice $29,206 $35,522 $27,504 $30,558 $31,231

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,982
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelMustangMustangMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumLTPremierHybrid
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6412hp V8163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6T6T8CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17235/50-18225/55-17245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$31,715$38,720$28,765$31,795$32,710
Adjustments for Features0-275-2,385-3,275-4,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,715$38,445$26,380$28,520$28,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,730$0$2,140$2,045
Total Invoice$29,206$35,522$27,504$30,558$31,231
Adjustments for Features0-252-2,280-3,148-4,091
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,206$35,270$25,224$27,410$27,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,064$0$2,186$1,916

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelMustangMustangMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumLTPremierHybrid
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 
CVT    $1000
RWD$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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
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$250  $250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $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 
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
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio$50$50   
Media drive$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog lights $125   
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Metal pedals$75$75   
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$2,240$2,515$4,625$5,515$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$2,385$3,275$4,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-252-2,280-3,148-4,091

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122016
ModelMustangMalibu
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in111.4 in
Length188.1 in193.8 in
Width73.9 in73.0 in
Height55.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,448 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom29.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Safety key5Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45572%
Total Not Requested17528%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Safety key5Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45572%
Total Not Requested17528%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested152586%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%

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