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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: $29,025

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $3,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,746

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $3,432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimXLTTitaniumLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,905 $30,530 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $26,649 $29,156 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Premium Package 2,325        
Blind spot warning system 575 575      
Engine-block heater 35 35 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 75 75 140 140 140
Remote start 495 495      
Obstacle detection, front 200        
Convenience and Technology Package     895   895
Leather Package     1,395   1,395
Navigation system     495   495
Driver Confidence Package         1,195
Premium Package 2,139        
Blind spot warning system 529 529      
Engine-block heater 32 32 91 91 91
All-weather floor mats 69 69 127 127 127
Remote start 456 456      
Obstacle detection, front 184        
Convenience and Technology Package     814   814
Leather Package     1,269   1,269
Navigation system     450   450
Driver Confidence Package         1,087
Options (change) 3,705 1,180 3,025 240 4,220
Options (change) 3,409 1,086 2,751 218 3,838
Destination 1,120 1,120 875 875 875
Total Price $32,730 $32,830 $29,025 $32,090 $32,970
Total Invoice $31,178 $31,362 $27,746 $30,829 $31,473

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,889
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimXLTTitaniumLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6T9CVT
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)215/55-16215/55-16225/55-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$32,730$32,830$29,025$32,090$32,970
Adjustments for Features-1,620-1,6200-1,090-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,110$31,210$29,025$31,000$31,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0$1,975$2,045
Total Invoice$31,178$31,362$27,746$30,829$31,473
Adjustments for Features-1,543-1,5480-1,047-1,814
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,635$29,814$27,746$29,782$29,659
Cost Above Minimum$0$179$0$2,036$1,913

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimXLTTitaniumLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
CVT    $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  $100
Curve control$50$50   
Following distance indicator    $25
Forward collision warning    $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front$150   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Temporary spare tire  $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40 
Overhead console storage compartments$100    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
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
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
CD player$125$125   
HD radio$50$50   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Conversation mirror$25$25   
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog lights$125$125   
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
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked fog lights $50   
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,120$6,120$4,500$5,590$6,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,620$1,620$0$1,090$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,543-1,5480-1,047-1,814

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelTransit ConnectMalibu
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.6 in111.4 in
Length189.7 in193.8 in
Width72.2 in73.0 in
Height72.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.1 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.9 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.2 ft315.8 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 support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested265094%
Total Not Requested1756%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested107561%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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