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Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,530 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | ||
| Difference: $8,570 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,346 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | ||
| Difference: $6,983 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 |
| Model | Taurus | Malibu |
| Trim | SHO | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $38,155 | $28,320 |
| Base Invoice | $35,025 | $26,762 |
| Navigation system | 1,550 | 495 |
| Package 402A | 3,100 | |
| Remote start | 425 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | 140 |
| 2.0L I4 | 2,160 | |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,300 | |
| Premium Package | 1,000 | |
| Advanced Safety Package | 890 | |
| Rear spoiler | 400 | |
| Navigation system | 1,349 | 436 |
| Package 402A | 2,697 | |
| Remote start | 398 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 65 | 123 |
| 2.0L I4 | 2,041 | |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,144 | |
| Premium Package | 880 | |
| Advanced Safety Package | 783 | |
| Rear spoiler | 352 | |
| Options (change) | 5,150 | 6,385 |
| Options (change) | 4,509 | 5,759 |
| Destination | 795 | 825 |
| Total Price | $44,100 | $35,530 |
| Total Invoice | $40,329 | $33,346 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,700 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,273 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 |
| Model | Taurus | Malibu |
| Trim | SHO | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 259hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/25 MPG | 21/30 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 245/40-19 |
| Total Price | $44,100 | $35,530 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,870 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $42,230 | $35,530 |
| Total Invoice | $40,329 | $33,346 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,710 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $38,619 | $33,346 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 |
| Model | Taurus | Malibu |
| Trim | SHO | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Safety key | $5 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,270 | $3,400 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,870 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,710 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 |
| Model | Taurus | Malibu |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 107.8 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 191.5 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,415 lb. | 3,635 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.9 in | 57.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.3 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 42.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.8 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.1 in | 36.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 20.1 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 65 | 9% |
| Package 402A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 1750 | 56% |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 | 1000 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40WR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 26% |
| Total Not Requested | 875 | 74% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Advanced Safety Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 57% |
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