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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: $29,185

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $2,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,681

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $2,924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201420142014
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimXLTTitaniumECO2LTLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,700 $30,325 $25,945 $25,315 $27,790
Base Invoice $26,454 $28,960 $24,777 $24,176 $26,262
Premium Package 2,325        
Blind spot warning system 575 575      
Remote start 495 495      
Engine-block heater 35 35   75 75
Leather Package     1,000 1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,175 1,175 1,900
Navigation system     1,120 795 795
Advanced Safety Package     890    
Premium Package 2,139        
Blind spot warning system 529 529      
Remote start 456 456      
Engine-block heater 32 32   66 66
Leather Package     880 880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,034 1,034 1,672
Navigation system     986 700 700
Advanced Safety Package     783    
Options (change) 3,430 1,105 4,185 3,045 2,770
Options (change) 3,156 1,017 3,683 2,680 2,438
Destination 995 995 825 825 825
Total Price $32,125 $32,425 $30,955 $29,185 $31,385
Total Invoice $30,605 $30,972 $29,285 $27,681 $29,525

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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: $1,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,890
Model Year20172017201420142014
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimXLTTitaniumECO2LTLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4182hp I4 H196hp I4196hp 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)215/55-16215/55-16225/55-17235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$32,125$32,425$30,955$29,185$31,385
Adjustments for Features-1,085-1,235-7400-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,040$31,190$30,215$29,185$30,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$1,030$0$1,250
Total Invoice$30,605$30,972$29,285$27,681$29,525
Adjustments for Features-1,034-1,180-7000-894
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,571$29,792$28,585$27,681$28,631
Cost Above Minimum$0$221$904$0$950

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172017201420142014
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$100
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
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  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
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
Overhead console storage compartments$100    
Roof rails$250$250   
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$150$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 
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
HD radio$50$50   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
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$50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked fog lights $50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$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$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$5,485$5,635$5,140$4,400$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,085$1,235$740$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,034-1,180-7000-894

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172014
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wheel locks25No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
App support0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested245087%
Total Not Requested37513%

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%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested42541%
Total Not Requested61559%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%

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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
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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