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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: $31,775

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $2,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,054

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $1,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920132013
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XMalibuMalibu
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,270 $31,330 $32,325 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $25,958 $28,712 $29,608 $23,769 $25,859
Interior Convenience Group 595        
Interior Power Package 295        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 795 795
Remote start 395 395 395    
Satellite radio 195        
Sunroof 960 960 960 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces 895        
Heated front seats 240        
Leather Package       1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,175 1,350
Forward collision warning       395  
2.0L I4       1,710 2,335
Interior Convenience Group 518        
Interior Power Package 257        
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736 700 700
Remote start 343 343 343    
Satellite radio 170        
Sunroof 835 835 835 880  
Leather seating surfaces 779        
Heated front seats 209        
Leather Package       880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,034 1,188
Forward collision warning       348  
2.0L I4       1,633 2,207
Options (change) 5,570 3,350 3,350 6,075 4,480
Options (change) 4,847 2,914 2,914 5,475 4,095
Destination 825 825 825 810 810
Total Price $34,665 $35,505 $36,500 $31,775 $32,655
Total Invoice $31,630 $32,451 $33,347 $30,054 $30,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,656
Model Year20092009200920132013
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XMalibuMalibu
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$34,665$35,505$36,500$31,775$32,655
Adjustments for Features-275-450-1,340-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,390$35,055$35,160$31,425$32,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$665$770$0$1,230
Total Invoice$31,630$32,451$33,347$30,054$30,764
Adjustments for Features-251-411-1,224-3310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,379$32,040$32,123$29,723$30,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$661$744$0$1,041

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092009200920132013
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XMalibuMalibu
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25  
Forward collision warning   $200 
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Vehicle health reports $0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$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  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bodyside moldings   $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600  
Total Value of Features$4,440$4,615$5,505$4,515$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$450$1,340$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-251-411-1,224-3310

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092013
ModelTaurus XMalibu
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.3,635 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%
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 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested36535%
Total Not Requested67565%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested107591%

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