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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: $26,114

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $15,261

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,484

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $13,474

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122007
ModelTaurusMalibu
TrimSHOSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $23,470
Base Invoice $35,025 $22,179
Package 401A 2,000  
Remote start 425  
Satellite radio   199
CD changer, in-dash   300
Sunroof   800
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695
Package 401A 1,740  
Remote start 398  
Satellite radio   165
CD changer, in-dash   249
Sunroof   664
Telematics service, such as OnStar   577
Options (change) 2,425 1,994
Options (change) 2,138 1,655
Destination 795 650
Total Price $41,375 $26,114
Total Invoice $37,958 $24,484

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,166
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,882
Model Year20122007
ModelTaurusMalibu
TrimSHOSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/50-18
Total Price$41,375$26,114
Adjustments for Features-6,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,280$26,114
Total Invoice$37,958$24,484
Adjustments for Features-5,5920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,366$24,484

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122007
ModelTaurusMalibu
TrimSHOSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,380$2,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5920

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122007
ModelTaurusMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in106.3 in
Length202.9 in188.3 in
Width76.2 in69.9 in
Height60.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.3,315 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft315.4 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 seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

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