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Lincoln MKZ vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,470

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,009

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelMKZMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,645 $27,165
Base Invoice $32,565 $25,806
Remote start 345  
Sunroof 1,200 850
Temporary spare tire   100
3.6L V6   1,595
Remote start 307  
Sunroof 1,068 748
Temporary spare tire   88
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 1,545 2,545
Options (change) 1,375 2,240
Destination 875 760
Total Price $37,065 $30,470
Total Invoice $34,815 $28,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,619
Model Year20112011
ModelMKZMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$37,065$30,470
Adjustments for Features-1,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,585$30,470
Total Invoice$34,815$28,806
Adjustments for Features-1,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,425$28,806

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112011
ModelMKZMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$3,945$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3900

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112011
ModelMKZMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in112.3 in
Length190.6 in191.8 in
Width72.2 in70.3 in
Height56.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,598 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume16.5 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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