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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: $14,131

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,235

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $13,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182007
ModelTaurusMalibu
TrimLimitedSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,105 $23,470
Base Invoice $35,064 $22,179
Rear spoiler 275  
Polished alloy wheels 695  
Sunroof 995 800
Satellite radio   199
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695
Rear spoiler 261  
Polished alloy wheels 660  
Sunroof 945 664
Satellite radio   165
Telematics service, such as OnStar   577
Options (change) 1,965 1,694
Options (change) 1,866 1,406
Destination 875 650
Total Price $39,945 $25,814
Total Invoice $37,805 $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: $8,086
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,849
Model Year20182007
ModelTaurusMalibu
TrimLimitedSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20225/50-18
Total Price$39,945$25,814
Adjustments for Features-6,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,900$25,814
Total Invoice$37,805$24,235
Adjustments for Features-5,7210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,084$24,235

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182007
ModelTaurusMalibu
TrimLimitedSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,330$2,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7210

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182007
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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