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

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Ford Taurus X vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,870

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $455

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,990

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $1,873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XMalibu
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,030 $29,770 $30,750 $30,975
Base Invoice $24,942 $27,408 $28,291 $29,736
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Interior Convenience Package 595      
Interior Power Package 295      
SYNC 395      
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Heated front seats 240 240    
Remote start 395 395 395  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 140
Sunroof 960 960 960  
Limited Convenience Package     255  
Sun and Wheels Package       2,270
Cargo net       65
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736  
Interior Convenience Package 518      
Interior Power Package 257      
SYNC 344      
Satellite radio 170 170 170  
Leather seating surfaces 779      
Heated front seats 209 209    
Remote start 343 343 343  
All-weather floor mats 57 57 57 127
Sunroof 835 835 835  
Limited Convenience Package     222  
Sun and Wheels Package       2,066
Cargo net       59
Options (change) 6,040 3,860 3,875 2,475
Options (change) 5,248 3,350 3,363 2,252
Destination 800 800 800 875
Total Price $33,870 $34,430 $35,425 $34,325
Total Invoice $30,990 $31,558 $32,454 $32,863

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,010
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XMalibu
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18245/40-19
Total Price$33,870$34,430$35,425$34,325
Adjustments for Features-1250-1,015-1,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,745$34,430$34,410$33,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$685$665$0
Total Invoice$30,990$31,558$32,454$32,863
Adjustments for Features-1140-930-977
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,876$31,558$31,524$31,886
Cost Above Minimum$0$682$648$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2008200820082018
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XMalibu
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125 
Proximity key   $250
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 
Brake assist   $50
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Safety key   $5
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Second-row high console  $250 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
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$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Total Value of Features$5,565$5,440$6,455$6,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$0$1,015$1,020
Value of Feature Adjustments-1140-930-977

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082018
ModelTaurus XMalibu
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in111.4 in
Length200.3 in193.8 in
Width74.9 in73.0 in
Height67.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,033 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.1 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Interior Convenience Package
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%
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%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested14053%
Total Not Requested12547%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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