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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: $27,625

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,134

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,262

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectMalibu
TrimXLTTitaniumLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,905 $30,530 $26,880
Base Invoice $26,649 $29,156 $25,402
Engine-block heater 35 35 75
Remote start 495 495  
Premium Package 2,325    
Engine-block heater 32 32 62
Remote start 456 456  
Premium Package 2,139    
Options (change) 2,855 530 75
Options (change) 2,627 488 62
Destination 1,120 1,120 670
Total Price $31,880 $32,180 $27,625
Total Invoice $30,396 $30,764 $26,134

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,645
Model Year201820182009
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectMalibu
TrimXLTTitaniumLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16225/50-18
Total Price$31,880$32,180$27,625
Adjustments for Features-2,745-2,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,135$29,235$27,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0
Total Invoice$30,396$30,764$26,134
Adjustments for Features-2,617-2,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,779$27,949$26,134
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820182009
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectMalibu
TrimXLTTitaniumLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
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
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Outside temperature display  $50
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,550$6,750$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,745$2,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,617-2,8150

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182009
ModelTransit ConnectMalibu
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.6 in112.3 in
Length189.7 in191.8 in
Width72.2 in70.3 in
Height72.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.6 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 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.9 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.2 ft315.1 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 control125No
Wheel locks25No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Navigation system600No
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested165058%
Total Not Requested117542%

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