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Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $1,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $1,849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelTaurusMalibu
TrimSELLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,980 $27,095
Base Invoice $21,127 $25,605
Safety and Security Package 995  
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735  
Sunroof 895 800
Heated mirrors 35  
Safety and Security Package 886  
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544  
Sunroof 797 664
Heated mirrors 31  
Options (change) 3,660 800
Options (change) 3,258 664
Destination 685 650
Total Price $27,325 $28,545
Total Invoice $25,070 $26,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $631
Model Year20062008
ModelTaurusMalibu
TrimSELLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-18
Total Price$27,325$28,545
Adjustments for Features0-2,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$25,915
Total Invoice$25,070$26,919
Adjustments for Features0-2,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$24,439

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062008
ModelTaurusMalibu
TrimSELLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats $200
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,525$4,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,480

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062008
ModelTaurusMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in112.3 in
Length197.6 in191.8 in
Width73.0 in70.3 in
Height56.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested172587%
Total Not Requested25013%

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