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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: $29,140

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $2,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,607

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $1,771

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201320132013
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimXLTTitaniumEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,710 $29,185 $24,985 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $24,907 $27,216 $23,860 $23,769 $25,859
Navigation Package 1,165 840      
Leather Package 1,550   1,000 1,000  
Automatic climate control, front 275        
Automatic headlights 125        
Alloy wheels 495        
Engine-block heater 35 35   75 75
Remote start 495 495      
Premium Audio Package     1,610    
Navigation system     1,120 795 795
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,175 1,900
Forward collision warning       395  
Navigation Package 994 716      
Leather Package 1,322   880 880  
Automatic climate control, front 234        
Automatic headlights 107        
Alloy wheels 422        
Engine-block heater 29 29   66 66
Remote start 422 422      
Premium Audio Package     1,538    
Navigation system     986 700 700
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,034 1,672
Forward collision warning       348  
Options (change) 4,140 1,370 3,730 3,440 2,770
Options (change) 3,530 1,167 3,404 3,028 2,438
Destination 995 995 810 810 810
Total Price $31,845 $31,550 $29,525 $29,140 $30,945
Total Invoice $29,432 $29,378 $28,074 $27,607 $29,107

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,697
Model Year20152015201320132013
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimXLTTitaniumEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$31,845$31,550$29,525$29,140$30,945
Adjustments for Features-120-4200-335-885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,725$31,130$29,525$28,805$30,060
Cost Above Minimum$595$0$720$0$1,255
Total Invoice$29,432$29,378$28,074$27,607$29,107
Adjustments for Features-111-3910-317-832
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,321$28,987$28,074$27,290$28,275
Cost Above Minimum$334$0$784$0$985

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152015201320132013
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimXLTTitaniumEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Curve control$50$50   
Forward collision warning   $200 
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200 
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Safety key$5$5   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
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$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Engine-block heater$35$35 $35$35
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
HD radio$50$50   
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked fog lights $50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated front seats $200$200$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   
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,435$4,735$4,315$4,650$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$120$420$0$335$885
Value of Feature Adjustments-111-3910-317-832

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152013
ModelTransit ConnectMalibu
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.6 in107.8 in
Length189.7 in191.5 in
Width72.2 in73.0 in
Height72.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.8 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 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.9 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.2 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Compass0Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested105066%
Total Not Requested55034%
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 seat50Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested87585%
Total Not Requested15015%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested105047%
Total Not Requested116553%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested42541%
Total Not Requested61559%

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%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested147588%

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