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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: $12,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,231

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $11,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelTaurusMalibu
TrimSHOLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,770 $27,095
Base Invoice $34,663 $25,605
Package 402B 2,800  
Remote start 395  
Rear Power Package   250
Sunroof   800
Power-adjustable pedals   125
Package 402B 2,436  
Remote start 344  
Rear Power Package   208
Sunroof   664
Power-adjustable pedals   104
Options (change) 3,195 1,175
Options (change) 2,780 976
Destination 825 650
Total Price $41,790 $28,920
Total Invoice $38,268 $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: $8,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,582
Model Year20102008
ModelTaurusMalibu
TrimSHOLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/50-18
Total Price$41,790$28,920
Adjustments for Features-4,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,925$28,920
Total Invoice$38,268$27,231
Adjustments for Features-4,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,813$27,231

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102008
ModelTaurusMalibu
TrimSHOLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,230$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4550

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102008
ModelTaurusMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in112.3 in
Length202.9 in191.8 in
Width76.2 in70.3 in
Height60.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft315.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested122539%
Total Not Requested192561%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

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

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