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

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Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,580

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $8,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,291

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $7,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152008
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusMalibu Classic
TrimSELLimitedSHOLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,485 $34,405 $40,220 $20,320
Base Invoice $27,201 $31,738 $37,103 $19,304
Rear spoiler 275 275   175
Front Seating Package       450
Luxury and Convenience Package       595
Remote start       190
Satellite radio       200
Rear spoiler 245 245   145
Front Seating Package       374
Luxury and Convenience Package       494
Remote start       158
Satellite radio       166
Options (change) 275 275 0 1,610
Options (change) 245 245 0 1,337
Destination 875 875 875 650
Total Price $30,635 $35,555 $41,095 $22,580
Total Invoice $28,321 $32,858 $37,978 $21,291

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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: $5,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,414
Model Year2015201520152008
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusMalibu Classic
TrimSELLimitedSHOLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20215/60-16
Total Price$30,635$35,555$41,095$22,580
Adjustments for Features-2,830-6,020-8,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,805$29,535$32,625$22,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,730$4,820$0
Total Invoice$28,321$32,858$37,978$21,291
Adjustments for Features-2,616-5,563-7,8280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,705$27,295$30,150$21,291
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,590$4,445$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year2015201520152008
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusMalibu Classic
TrimSELLimitedSHOLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125 
Proximity key $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25 
SD Card slot $25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels   $100
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,430$7,620$10,070$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,830$6,020$8,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,616-5,563-7,8280

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20152008
ModelTaurusMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in106.3 in
Length202.9 in188.3 in
Width76.2 in69.9 in
Height60.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested19046%
Total Not Requested22554%

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