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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: $24,465

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $6,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,112

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $6,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelTransit ConnectMalibu
TrimXLTMaxx LTZ
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,825 $23,465
Base Invoice $23,708 $22,175
Leather Package 1,550  
Automatic headlights 125  
SYNC 325  
Alloy wheels 495  
Automatic climate control, front 275  
Satellite radio 195 325
Engine-block heater 35 50
Remote start 495  
Glass roof panel(s) 1,295  
Leather Package 1,427  
Automatic headlights 115  
SYNC 299  
Alloy wheels 456  
Automatic climate control, front 254  
Satellite radio 180 270
Engine-block heater 32 42
Remote start 456  
Glass roof panel(s) 1,194  
Options (change) 4,790 375
Options (change) 4,413 312
Destination 995 625
Total Price $30,610 $24,465
Total Invoice $29,116 $23,112

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,043
Model Year20162006
ModelTransit ConnectMalibu
TrimXLTMaxx LTZ
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4201hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16225/50-17
Total Price$30,610$24,465
Adjustments for Features-1,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,600$24,465
Total Invoice$29,116$23,112
Adjustments for Features-9610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,155$23,112

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162006
ModelTransit ConnectMalibu
TrimXLTMaxx LTZ
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
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 
Cargo net $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated front seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Removable second row seats$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,875$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9610

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162006
ModelTransit ConnectMalibu
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.8 in112.3 in
Length173.9 in187.8 in
Width72.2 in69.8 in
Height72.6 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.3,459 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.8 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.0 ft341.0 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 seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested105088%
Total Not Requested15012%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Compass0Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Total Requested254%
Total Not Requested55096%

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