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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: $28,875

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,402

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152011
ModelTaurusTaurusMalibu
TrimLimitedSHOLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,405 $40,220 $27,165
Base Invoice $31,738 $37,103 $25,806
Sunroof 995 995 850
Package 301A / 401A 2,150 2,000  
Temporary spare tire     100
Sunroof 888 888 748
Package 301A / 401A 1,920 1,785  
Temporary spare tire     88
Options (change) 3,145 2,995 950
Options (change) 2,808 2,673 836
Destination 875 875 760
Total Price $38,425 $44,090 $28,875
Total Invoice $35,421 $40,651 $27,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,719
Model Year201520152011
ModelTaurusTaurusMalibu
TrimLimitedSHOLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6365hp V6169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-20225/50-18
Total Price$38,425$44,090$28,875
Adjustments for Features-3,580-6,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,845$37,935$28,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,090$0
Total Invoice$35,421$40,651$27,402
Adjustments for Features-3,300-5,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,121$34,976$27,402
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,855$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201520152011
ModelTaurusTaurusMalibu
TrimLimitedSHOLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Fog lights  $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Trip computer$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,970$8,545$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,580$6,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,300-5,6750

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152011
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 Weight3,970 lb.3,416 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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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1950100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1875100%

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