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Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $22,990 Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT | |||
| Difference: $1,655 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $21,631 Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT | |||
| Difference: $1,223 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2008 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | Malibu Classic |
| Trim | SE | SEL | LT |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $20,830 | $22,980 | $20,320 |
| Base Invoice | $19,400 | $21,127 | $19,304 |
| Safety and Security Package | 995 | 995 | |
| Preferred Equipment Group | 965 | ||
| Front buckets | 125 | ||
| CD player | 150 | ||
| Sunroof | 895 | 895 | 800 |
| Front Seating Package | 450 | ||
| Luxury and Convenience Package | 595 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 175 | ||
| Safety and Security Package | 886 | 886 | |
| Preferred Equipment Group | 840 | ||
| Front buckets | 112 | ||
| CD player | 134 | ||
| Sunroof | 797 | 797 | 664 |
| Front Seating Package | 374 | ||
| Luxury and Convenience Package | 494 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 145 | ||
| Options (change) | 3,130 | 1,890 | 2,020 |
| Options (change) | 2,769 | 1,683 | 1,677 |
| Destination | 685 | 685 | 650 |
| Total Price | $24,645 | $25,555 | $22,990 |
| Total Invoice | $22,854 | $23,495 | $21,631 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,535 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,051 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2008 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | Malibu Classic |
| Trim | SE | SEL | LT |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 153hp V6 | 153hp V6 | 219hp V6 |
| Transmission | A4 | A4 | T4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 20/27 MPG | 20/27 MPG | 18/28 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 4 | ?, 4 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 |
| Total Price | $24,645 | $25,555 | $22,990 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -180 | -880 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $24,645 | $25,375 | $22,110 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $730 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $22,854 | $23,495 | $21,631 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -165 | -828 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $22,854 | $23,330 | $20,803 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $476 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2008 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | Malibu Classic |
| Trim | SE | SEL | LT |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | $800 | |
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | ||
| Front side airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | ||
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Total Value of Features | $1,920 | $2,100 | $2,800 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $180 | $880 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -165 | -828 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 |
| Model | Taurus | Malibu Classic |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 197.6 in | 188.3 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,343 lb. | 3,297 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 16.3 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 39.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.3 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 53.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.1 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.6 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.7 in | 52.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.9 in | 38.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 17.0 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE
| Safety and Security Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Preferred Equipment Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | No |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | No |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL
| Safety and Security Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
| Front Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Luxury and Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Alloy-look steel wheels | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 190 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 54% |
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