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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: $30,145

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $50

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,583

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelTaurusTaurusMalibu
TrimSELLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,670 $30,670 $26,880
Base Invoice $24,453 $28,053 $25,402
Leather seating surfaces 1,135    
Remote start 395 395  
Sunroof 895 895 800
Sunshade, rear 225 225  
Rear Power Package     250
3.6L V6     1,595
Leather seating surfaces 987    
Remote start 343 343  
Sunroof 779 779 664
Sunshade, rear 196 196  
Rear Power Package     208
3.6L V6     1,324
Options (change) 2,650 1,515 2,645
Options (change) 2,305 1,318 2,196
Destination 825 825 670
Total Price $30,145 $33,010 $30,195
Total Invoice $27,583 $30,196 $28,268

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $142
Model Year200920092009
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$30,145$33,010$30,195
Adjustments for Features0-990-580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,145$32,020$29,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,875$0
Total Invoice$27,583$30,196$28,268
Adjustments for Features0-906-543
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,583$29,290$27,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,707$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200920092009
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 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports $0 
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$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 
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$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,550$3,540$3,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$990$580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-906-543

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092009
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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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

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