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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: $29,265

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $955

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,805

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $1,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelTaurusTaurusMalibu
TrimSELLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,635 $27,620 $26,955
Base Invoice $21,801 $25,388 $25,607
SYNC 395    
Safety and Security Package 695    
Interior Convenience Package 895    
Heated front seats 240    
Remote start 395 395  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Sunshade, rear 225 225  
Sunroof 895 895 850
Leather seating surfaces 895    
Stability control   495  
Temporary spare tire     100
3.6L V6     1,595
SYNC 344    
Safety and Security Package 605    
Interior Convenience Package 779    
Heated front seats 209    
Remote start 343 343  
Satellite radio 170 170  
Sunshade, rear 196 196  
Sunroof 779 779 748
Leather seating surfaces 779    
Stability control   431  
Temporary spare tire     88
3.6L V6     1,404
Options (change) 4,830 2,205 2,545
Options (change) 4,204 1,919 2,240
Destination 800 800 720
Total Price $29,265 $30,625 $30,220
Total Invoice $26,805 $28,107 $28,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,157
Model Year200820082010
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?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/55-18225/50-18
Total Price$29,265$30,625$30,220
Adjustments for Features0-375-640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,265$30,250$29,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$985$0
Total Invoice$26,805$28,107$28,567
Adjustments for Features0-344-605
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,805$27,763$27,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$958$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820082010
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $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 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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$2,625$3,000$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-344-605

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082010
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

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
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-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested47559%
Total Not Requested32541%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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