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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: $3,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $3,868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201720172017
ModelTaurusMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSELLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,980 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $21,127 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Safety and Security Package 995      
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735      
Heated mirrors 35      
Sunroof 895      
Sport Package   795    
Convenience and Technology Package   995   995
Leather Package   1,395   1,395
Panoramic sunroof   1,150   1,150
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270  
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Navigation system       495
Safety and Security Package 886      
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544      
Heated mirrors 31      
Sunroof 797      
Sport Package   723    
Convenience and Technology Package   905   905
Leather Package   1,269   1,269
Panoramic sunroof   1,046   1,046
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066  
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Navigation system       450
Options (change) 3,660 4,335 2,270 5,230
Options (change) 3,258 3,943 2,066 4,757
Destination 685 875 875 875
Total Price $27,325 $30,335 $34,120 $33,980
Total Invoice $25,070 $28,938 $32,677 $32,392

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $263
Model Year2006201720172017
ModelTaurusMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSELLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionA4T6T9CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$27,325$30,335$34,120$33,980
Adjustments for Features0-4,330-5,945-6,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$26,005$28,175$27,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,170$1,120
Total Invoice$25,070$28,938$32,677$32,392
Adjustments for Features0-4,131-5,694-6,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$24,807$26,983$25,857
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,176$1,050

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2006201720172017
ModelTaurusMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSELLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,975$7,305$8,920$9,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,330$5,945$6,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,131-5,694-6,535

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062017
ModelTaurusMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in111.4 in
Length197.6 in193.8 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height56.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft315.8 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-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested162582%
Total Not Requested35018%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
245/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%

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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%

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