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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: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusMalibu
TrimSELLimitedSHOLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,485 $34,405 $40,220 $28,600
Base Invoice $27,201 $31,738 $37,103 $27,027
Leather seating surfaces 1,495      
Leather seating surfaces 1,335      
Options (change) 1,495 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,335 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 760
Total Price $31,855 $35,280 $41,095 $29,360
Total Invoice $29,411 $32,613 $37,978 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,296
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusMalibu
TrimSELLimitedSHOLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20225/50-18
Total Price$31,855$35,280$41,095$29,360
Adjustments for Features0-2,090-4,740-710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,855$33,190$36,355$28,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,335$4,500$0
Total Invoice$29,411$32,613$37,978$27,787
Adjustments for Features0-1,932-4,380-672
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,411$30,681$33,598$27,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,270$4,187$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2015201520152012
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusMalibu
TrimSELLimitedSHOLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125 
Proximity key $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net $40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Laminated front side windows   $200
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25 
SD Card slot $25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$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$2,655$4,745$7,395$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,090$4,740$710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,932-4,380-672

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152012
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 SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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