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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: $34,050

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,992

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelTaurusMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,460 $27,365
Base Invoice $32,565 $25,859
Multicontour seats 595  
Package 301A / 401A 2,150  
Navigation system 795 795
Sunroof 995  
2.0L I4   2,335
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,350
Premium Package   1,000
Forward collision warning   395
Multicontour seats 565  
Package 301A / 401A 2,044  
Navigation system 755 700
Sunroof 945  
2.0L I4   2,207
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,188
Premium Package   880
Forward collision warning   348
Options (change) 4,535 5,875
Options (change) 4,309 5,323
Destination 875 810
Total Price $39,870 $34,050
Total Invoice $37,749 $31,992

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,758
Model Year20162013
ModelTaurusMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6259hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/40-19
Total Price$39,870$34,050
Adjustments for Features-1,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,815$34,050
Total Invoice$37,749$31,992
Adjustments for Features-9990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,750$31,992

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162013
ModelTaurusMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$4,680$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9990

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162013
ModelTaurusMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in107.8 in
Length202.9 in191.5 in
Width76.2 in73.0 in
Height60.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft316.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200		1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

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