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Lincoln MKS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKS vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,655

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $19,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,982

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $17,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelMKSMalibu
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,500 $30,975
Base Invoice $39,035 $29,736
Ultimate Package 4,000  
Adaptive cruise control 1,295  
Remote start 425  
All-weather floor mats 75 140
Cargo organizer 160 140
Semi-automated parking system 535  
3.5L V6 5,000  
AWD 1,890  
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Cargo net   65
Ultimate Package 3,560  
Adaptive cruise control 1,153  
Remote start 394  
All-weather floor mats 67 127
Cargo organizer 142 127
Semi-automated parking system 476  
3.5L V6 4,650  
AWD 1,758  
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Cargo net   59
Options (change) 13,380 4,805
Options (change) 12,200 4,371
Destination 875 875
Total Price $55,755 $36,655
Total Invoice $52,110 $34,982

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,058
Model Year20122018
ModelMKSMalibu
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/40-19
Total Price$55,755$36,655
Adjustments for Features-2,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,540$36,655
Total Invoice$52,110$34,982
Adjustments for Features-2,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,040$34,982

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122018
ModelMKSMalibu
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog lights$125 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,605$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0700

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122018
ModelMKSMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in111.4 in
Length204.1 in193.8 in
Width75.9 in73.0 in
Height61.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,438 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
255/45VR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested272570%
Total Not Requested119030%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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