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Ford Transit Connect vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Transit Connect vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,850

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,481

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152010
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectMalibu
TrimXLTTitaniumLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,710 $29,185 $26,955
Base Invoice $24,907 $27,216 $25,607
Leather Package 1,550    
Automatic headlights 125    
SYNC 325    
Satellite radio 195 195  
Engine-block heater 35 35 75
Remote start 495 495  
Alloy wheels 495    
Automatic climate control, front 275    
Temporary spare tire     100
Leather Package 1,322    
Automatic headlights 107    
SYNC 277    
Satellite radio 167 166  
Engine-block heater 29 29 66
Remote start 422 422  
Alloy wheels 422    
Automatic climate control, front 234    
Temporary spare tire     88
Options (change) 3,495 725 175
Options (change) 2,980 617 154
Destination 995 995 720
Total Price $31,200 $30,905 $27,850
Total Invoice $28,882 $28,828 $26,481

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $985
Model Year201520152010
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectMalibu
TrimXLTTitaniumLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16225/50-18
Total Price$31,200$30,905$27,850
Adjustments for Features-1,160-1,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,040$29,445$27,850
Cost Above Minimum$595$0$0
Total Invoice$28,882$28,828$26,481
Adjustments for Features-1,074-1,3620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,808$27,466$26,481
Cost Above Minimum$342$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201520152010
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectMalibu
TrimXLTTitaniumLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Sunshade, rear  $125
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Outside temperature display  $50
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,925$5,225$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,160$1,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,074-1,3620

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152010
ModelTransit ConnectMalibu
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.6 in112.3 in
Length189.7 in191.8 in
Width72.2 in70.3 in
Height72.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom41.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room47.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.9 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.2 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested115096%
Total Not Requested504%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Compass0Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12522%
Total Not Requested45078%

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