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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: $25,814

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $6,371

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,235

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $6,236

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162007
ModelTaurusTaurusMalibu
TrimSELLimitedSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,540 $34,460 $23,470
Base Invoice $27,915 $32,565 $22,179
Leather seating surfaces 1,495    
Rear spoiler 275 275  
Polished alloy wheels   695  
Package 301A / 401A   2,150  
Sunroof   995 800
Satellite radio     199
Telematics service, such as OnStar     695
Leather seating surfaces 1,420    
Rear spoiler 261 261  
Polished alloy wheels   660  
Package 301A / 401A   2,044  
Sunroof   945 664
Satellite radio     165
Telematics service, such as OnStar     577
Options (change) 1,770 4,115 1,694
Options (change) 1,681 3,910 1,406
Destination 875 875 650
Total Price $32,185 $39,450 $25,814
Total Invoice $30,471 $37,350 $24,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,541
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,503
Model Year201620162007
ModelTaurusTaurusMalibu
TrimSELLimitedSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6288hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG18/27 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/45-20225/50-18
Total Price$32,185$39,450$25,814
Adjustments for Features-1,830-5,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,355$33,605$25,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,250$0
Total Invoice$30,471$37,350$24,235
Adjustments for Features-1,733-5,5340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,738$31,816$24,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,078$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201620162007
ModelTaurusTaurusMalibu
TrimSELLimitedSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
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 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,530$9,545$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,830$5,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,733-5,5340

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162007
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 Weight3,969 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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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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%

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