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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: $29,505

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $2,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,983

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $2,323

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620152015
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectMalibuMalibu
TrimXLTTitanium2LTLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,825 $29,300 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $25,618 $27,982 $24,443 $26,762
Navigation Package 1,165 840    
Automatic headlights 125      
Automatic climate control, front 275      
Leather Package 1,550   1,250  
Alloy wheels 495      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 140 140
Remote start 495 495    
Engine-block heater 35 35 75 75
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,125 1,850
Navigation system     495 495
Navigation Package 1,072 772    
Automatic headlights 115      
Automatic climate control, front 254      
Leather Package 1,427   1,100  
Alloy wheels 456      
All-weather floor mats 69 69 123 123
Remote start 456 456    
Engine-block heater 32 32 66 66
Electronics and Entertainment Package     990 1,628
Navigation system     436 436
Options (change) 4,215 1,445 3,085 2,560
Options (change) 3,881 1,329 2,715 2,253
Destination 995 995 825 825
Total Price $32,035 $31,740 $29,505 $31,705
Total Invoice $30,494 $30,306 $27,983 $29,840

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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: $2,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,099
Model Year2016201620152015
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectMalibuMalibu
TrimXLTTitanium2LTLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$32,035$31,740$29,505$31,705
Adjustments for Features0-300-65-1,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,035$31,440$29,440$30,690
Cost Above Minimum$595$0$0$1,250
Total Invoice$30,494$30,306$27,983$29,840
Adjustments for Features0-286-62-955
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,494$30,020$27,921$28,885
Cost Above Minimum$474$0$0$964

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2016201620152015
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectMalibuMalibu
TrimXLTTitanium2LTLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Remote app  $25$25
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Curve control$50$50  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Outside temperature display  $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
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,375$4,675$4,440$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$65$1,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-286-62-955

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162015
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 capability0Yes
Compass0Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested107567%
Total Not Requested52533%
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 capability0Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested87585%
Total Not Requested15015%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

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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