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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: $29,140

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $2,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,607

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $2,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201320132013
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimXLTTitaniumEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,905 $30,530 $24,985 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $26,649 $29,156 $23,860 $23,769 $25,859
Premium Package 2,325        
Engine-block heater 35 35   75 75
Remote start 495 495      
Leather Package     1,000 1,000  
Premium Audio Package     1,610    
Navigation system     1,120 795 795
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,175 1,900
Forward collision warning       395  
Premium Package 2,139        
Engine-block heater 32 32   66 66
Remote start 456 456      
Leather Package     880 880  
Premium Audio Package     1,538    
Navigation system     986 700 700
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,034 1,672
Forward collision warning       348  
Options (change) 2,855 530 3,730 3,440 2,770
Options (change) 2,627 488 3,404 3,028 2,438
Destination 1,120 1,120 810 810 810
Total Price $31,880 $32,180 $29,525 $29,140 $30,945
Total Invoice $30,396 $30,764 $28,074 $27,607 $29,107

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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: $2,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,300
Model Year20182018201320132013
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimXLTTitaniumEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp 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)215/55-16215/55-16225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$31,880$32,180$29,525$29,140$30,945
Adjustments for Features-845-1,0450-335-885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,035$31,135$29,525$28,805$30,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$720$0$1,255
Total Invoice$30,396$30,764$28,074$27,607$29,107
Adjustments for Features-806-9990-317-832
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,590$29,765$28,074$27,290$28,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$784$0$985

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018201320132013
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
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
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  
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   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
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   
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$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$5,160$5,360$4,315$4,650$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$845$1,045$0$335$885
Value of Feature Adjustments-806-9990-317-832

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182013
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%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested105047%
Total Not Requested116553%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested147588%

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