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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: $6,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,112

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $6,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172006
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectMalibu
TrimXLTTitaniumMaxx LTZ
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,700 $28,325 $23,465
Base Invoice $24,544 $27,050 $22,175
Glass roof panel(s) 1,295 1,295  
Remote start 495 495  
Engine-block heater 35 35 50
Satellite radio 230   325
Leather seating surfaces 1,550    
Automatic climate control, front 275    
Alloy wheels 495    
Glass roof panel(s) 1,192 1,192  
Remote start 456 456  
Engine-block heater 32 32 42
Satellite radio 211   270
Leather seating surfaces 1,427    
Automatic climate control, front 254    
Alloy wheels 456    
Options (change) 4,375 1,825 375
Options (change) 4,028 1,680 312
Destination 995 995 625
Total Price $31,070 $31,145 $24,465
Total Invoice $29,567 $29,725 $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: $4,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,337
Model Year201720172006
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectMalibu
TrimXLTTitaniumMaxx LTZ
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4169hp I4201hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16225/50-17
Total Price$31,070$31,145$24,465
Adjustments for Features-1,210-2,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,860$28,760$24,465
Cost Above Minimum$1,100$0$0
Total Invoice$29,567$29,725$23,112
Adjustments for Features-1,151-2,2760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,416$27,449$23,112
Cost Above Minimum$967$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201720172006
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectMalibu
TrimXLTTitaniumMaxx LTZ
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100 
App support $0 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$4,075$5,250$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,210$2,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,151-2,2760

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172006
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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