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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: $28,920

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $70

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,566

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelTaurusTaurusMalibu
TrimSELLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,635 $27,620 $27,095
Base Invoice $21,801 $25,388 $25,605
Safety and Security Package 695    
Interior Convenience Package 895    
Satellite radio 195 195  
Sunroof 895 895 800
Sunshade, rear 225 225  
Power-adjustable pedals 120   125
Remote start 395 395  
Heated front seats 240    
Leather seating surfaces 895    
Limited Convenience Package   475  
Stability control   495  
Rear Power Package     250
Safety and Security Package 605    
Interior Convenience Package 779    
Satellite radio 170 170  
Sunroof 779 779 664
Sunshade, rear 196 196  
Power-adjustable pedals 105   104
Remote start 343 343  
Heated front seats 209    
Leather seating surfaces 779    
Limited Convenience Package   413  
Stability control   431  
Rear Power Package     208
Options (change) 4,555 2,680 1,175
Options (change) 3,965 2,332 976
Destination 800 800 650
Total Price $28,990 $31,100 $28,920
Total Invoice $26,566 $28,520 $27,231

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $187
Model Year200820082008
ModelTaurusTaurusMalibu
TrimSELLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6263hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/28 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/55-18225/50-18
Total Price$28,990$31,100$28,920
Adjustments for Features0-940-905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,990$30,160$28,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,170$0
Total Invoice$26,566$28,520$27,231
Adjustments for Features0-862-852
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,566$27,658$26,379
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,092$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820082008
ModelTaurusTaurusMalibu
TrimSELLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port $25 
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,200$3,140$3,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$940$905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-862-852

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082008
ModelTaurusMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in112.3 in
Length200.4 in191.8 in
Width74.5 in70.3 in
Height61.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested42577%
Total Not Requested12523%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested67584%
Total Not Requested12516%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested26551%
Total Not Requested25049%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

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