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Lincoln MKZ vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,860

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $8,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,066

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $8,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182016
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMalibu Limited
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,340 $38,340 $40,010 $40,010 $47,830 $47,830 $28,420
Base Invoice $36,377 $36,377 $37,809 $37,809 $44,960 $44,960 $26,857
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120 120 120 140
Cargo net 25 25 25 25 25 25  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Electronics and Entertainment Package             1,850
Navigation system             495
Cargo mat             80
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 109 109 109 127
Cargo net 23 23 23 23 23 23  
Sunroof 1,092 1,092 1,092 1,092      
Electronics and Entertainment Package             1,684
Navigation system             450
Cargo mat             73
Options (change) 1,345 1,345 1,345 1,345 145 145 2,565
Options (change) 1,224 1,224 1,224 1,224 132 132 2,334
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 875
Total Price $40,610 $40,610 $42,280 $42,280 $48,900 $48,900 $31,860
Total Invoice $38,526 $38,526 $39,958 $39,958 $46,017 $46,017 $30,066

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,717
Model Year2018201820182018201820182016
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMalibu Limited
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H202hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTT6CVTT6CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 14?, 14?, 20?, 20?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19215/60-16
Total Price$40,610$40,610$42,280$42,280$48,900$48,900$31,860
Adjustments for Features-3,795-3,945-4,395-4,295-6,620-6,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,815$36,665$37,885$37,985$42,280$42,380$31,860
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,220$1,320$5,615$5,715$0
Total Invoice$38,526$38,526$39,958$39,958$46,017$46,017$30,066
Adjustments for Features-3,600-3,743-4,154-4,059-6,230-6,1360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,926$34,783$35,804$35,899$39,787$39,881$30,066
Cost Above Minimum$143$0$1,021$1,116$5,004$5,098$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year2018201820182018201820182016
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMalibu Limited
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 $1100 $1100
CVT $1000 $1000 $1000 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags      $300
Rollover sensor      $50
Safety key$5$5$5$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter      $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150 $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity      $0
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription    $200$200 
HD radio  $50$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support      $0
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation      $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot      $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Detailed driving style feedback $100 $100 $100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights    $1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse      $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50     
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates      $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim    $250$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650 
Upgraded floor mats    $0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather    $200$200 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300   
Wood trim, alternative type    $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100  
Total Value of Features$6,370$6,520$6,970$6,870$9,195$9,095$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,795$3,945$4,395$4,295$6,620$6,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,600-3,743-4,154-4,059-6,230-6,1360

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20182016
ModelMKZMalibu Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in107.8 in
Length193.9 in191.5 in
Width73.4 in73.0 in
Height58.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,740 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited 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?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130078%
Total Not Requested37522%

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