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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: $34,540

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $9,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,902

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $8,264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelMKZMKZMalibu
TrimHybridHybrid Black LabelHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,190 $45,605 $27,875
Base Invoice $33,431 $42,869 $26,760
Reserve Package 4,420    
Sunroof, large 2,995 2,995  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 140
Cargo net 25 25 65
Convenience and Technology Package     895
Driver Confidence Package     1,195
Leather Package     1,395
Navigation system     495
Panoramic sunroof     1,150
Cargo mat     60
Illuminated door sill trim plates     395
Reserve Package 4,022    
Sunroof, large 2,726 2,726  
All-weather floor mats 69 69 127
Cargo net 23 23 59
Convenience and Technology Package     814
Driver Confidence Package     1,087
Leather Package     1,269
Navigation system     450
Panoramic sunroof     1,047
Cargo mat     55
Illuminated door sill trim plates     359
Options (change) 7,515 3,095 5,790
Options (change) 6,840 2,818 5,267
Destination 895 895 875
Total Price $43,600 $49,595 $34,540
Total Invoice $41,166 $46,582 $32,902

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,583
Model Year201520152018
ModelMKZMKZMalibu
TrimHybridHybrid Black LabelHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 H122hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)38/37 MPG38/37 MPG49/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$43,600$49,595$34,540
Adjustments for Features-2,840-4,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,760$45,255$34,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,495$0
Total Invoice$41,166$46,582$32,902
Adjustments for Features-2,681-4,0760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,485$42,506$32,902
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,021$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201520152018
ModelMKZMKZMalibu
TrimHybridHybrid Black LabelHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog lights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200 
Wood trim$300  
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$7,590$9,090$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,840$4,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,681-4,0760

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152018
ModelMKZMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in111.4 in
Length194.1 in193.8 in
Width73.4 in73.0 in
Height58.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,828 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested215064%
Total Not Requested120036%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested55088%
Total Not Requested7512%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested122569%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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