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Ford Taurus X vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus X vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,780

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $3,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,993

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $2,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092016
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XMalibu Limited
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,270 $31,330 $32,325 $28,420
Base Invoice $25,958 $28,712 $29,608 $26,857
Interior Convenience Group 595      
SYNC 395      
Interior Power Package 295      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 495
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 140
Remote start 395 395 395  
Satellite radio 195      
Sunroof 960 960 960  
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Heated front seats 240      
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,850
Interior Convenience Group 518      
SYNC 344      
Interior Power Package 257      
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736 450
All-weather floor mats 57 57 57 127
Remote start 343 343 343  
Satellite radio 170      
Sunroof 835 835 835  
Leather seating surfaces 779      
Heated front seats 209      
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,684
Options (change) 6,040 3,425 3,425 2,485
Options (change) 5,248 2,971 2,971 2,261
Destination 825 825 825 875
Total Price $35,135 $35,580 $36,575 $31,780
Total Invoice $32,031 $32,508 $33,404 $29,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,856
Model Year2009200920092016
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XMalibu Limited
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6202hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18215/60-16
Total Price$35,135$35,580$36,575$31,780
Adjustments for Features-200-200-1,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,935$35,380$35,485$31,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$550$0
Total Invoice$32,031$32,508$33,404$29,993
Adjustments for Features-182-183-9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,849$32,325$32,409$29,993
Cost Above Minimum$0$476$560$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year2009200920092016
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XMalibu Limited
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Remote app   $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Second-row high console  $250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Total Value of Features$4,440$4,440$5,330$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$200$1,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-182-183-9950

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20092016
ModelTaurus XMalibu Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in107.8 in
Length200.3 in191.5 in
Width74.9 in73.0 in
Height67.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,033 lb.3,393 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room46.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested17588%
Total Not Requested2512%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested35074%
Total Not Requested12526%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

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