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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: $24,370

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $16,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,865

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $15,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelMKZMKZMKZMalibu
TrimHybrid SelectHybrid ReserveHybrid Black LabelHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,340 $40,010 $47,830 $23,895
Base Invoice $36,377 $37,809 $44,960 $22,581
Sunroof 1,200 1,200   800
Driver Convenience Package       325
Sunroof 1,092 1,092   664
Driver Convenience Package       270
Options (change) 1,200 1,200 0 1,125
Options (change) 1,092 1,092 0 934
Destination 925 925 925 650
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $40,465 $42,135 $48,755 $24,370
Total Invoice $38,394 $39,826 $45,885 $22,865

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,928
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelMKZMKZMKZMalibu
TrimHybrid SelectHybrid ReserveHybrid Black LabelHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 H141hp I4 H164hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTA4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)41/38 MPG41/38 MPG41/38 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 14?, 20?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19215/60-16
Total Price$40,465$42,135$48,755$24,370
Adjustments for Features-9,065-9,415-11,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,400$32,720$37,115$24,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,320$5,715$0
Total Invoice$38,394$39,826$45,885$22,865
Adjustments for Features-8,601-8,899-10,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,793$30,927$34,930$22,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,134$5,137$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2018201820182008
ModelMKZMKZMKZMalibu
TrimHybrid SelectHybrid ReserveHybrid Black LabelHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app $25$25 
Remote climate control $25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200 
HD radio $50$50 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$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, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200 
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$10,935$11,285$13,510$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,065$9,415$11,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,601-8,899-10,9550

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182008
ModelMKZMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in112.3 in
Length193.9 in191.8 in
Width73.4 in70.3 in
Height58.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,871 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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