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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: $36,655

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $5,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,982

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $4,828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelTaurusMalibu
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,105 $30,975
Base Invoice $35,064 $29,736
Navigation system 795  
Driver Assist Package 1,995  
All-weather floor mats 90 140
Cargo organizer 200 140
Sunroof 995  
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Cargo net   65
Navigation system 755  
Driver Assist Package 1,895  
All-weather floor mats 86 127
Cargo organizer 190 127
Sunroof 945  
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Cargo net   59
Options (change) 4,075 4,805
Options (change) 3,871 4,371
Destination 875 875
Total Price $42,055 $36,655
Total Invoice $39,810 $34,982

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,105
Model Year20182018
ModelTaurusMalibu
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/40-19
Total Price$42,055$36,655
Adjustments for Features0-290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,055$36,365
Total Invoice$39,810$34,982
Adjustments for Features0-277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,810$34,705

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelTaurusMalibu
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$5,300$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelTaurusMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in111.4 in
Length202.9 in193.8 in
Width76.2 in73.0 in
Height60.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested170092%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested150085%
Total Not Requested27515%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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