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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: $29,945

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $11,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,060

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,908

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelTaurusMalibu
TrimSHOLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $26,880
Base Invoice $35,035 $25,402
Package 401A 2,000  
Remote start 425  
Sunroof   800
3.6L V6   1,595
Package 401A 1,740  
Remote start 398  
Sunroof   664
3.6L V6   1,324
Options (change) 2,425 2,395
Options (change) 2,138 1,988
Destination 795 670
Total Price $41,375 $29,945
Total Invoice $37,968 $28,060

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,247
Model Year20112009
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$41,375$29,945
Adjustments for Features-3,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,385$29,945
Total Invoice$37,968$28,060
Adjustments for Features-3,6610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,307$28,060

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112009
ModelTaurusMalibu
TrimSHOLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
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 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$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 
Fog lights $125
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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$6,030$2,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6610

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112009
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 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

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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