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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: $28,625

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $12,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,163

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $11,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182010
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMalibu
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 $26,955
Base Invoice $36,377 $36,377 $37,809 $37,809 $44,960 $44,960 $25,607
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200     850
Sunshade, rear, power 295 295 295 295      
Temporary spare tire             100
Sunroof 1,092 1,092 1,092 1,092     748
Sunshade, rear, power 269 269 269 269      
Temporary spare tire             88
Options (change) 1,495 1,495 1,495 1,495 0 0 950
Options (change) 1,361 1,361 1,361 1,361 0 0 836
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 720
Total Price $40,760 $40,760 $42,430 $42,430 $48,755 $48,755 $28,625
Total Invoice $38,663 $38,663 $40,095 $40,095 $45,885 $45,885 $27,163

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,576
Model Year2018201820182018201820182010
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMalibu
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H169hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTT6CVTT6CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 14?, 14?, 20?, 20?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19225/50-18
Total Price$40,760$40,760$42,430$42,430$48,755$48,755$28,625
Adjustments for Features-6,095-6,245-6,695-6,595-8,695-8,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,665$34,515$35,735$35,835$40,060$40,160$28,625
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,220$1,320$5,545$5,645$0
Total Invoice$38,663$38,663$40,095$40,095$45,885$45,885$27,163
Adjustments for Features-5,781-5,924-6,327-6,232-8,183-8,0890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,882$32,739$33,768$33,863$37,702$37,796$27,163
Cost Above Minimum$143$0$1,029$1,124$4,963$5,057$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2018201820182018201820182010
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMalibu
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 
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear      $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$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 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150 $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter      $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150 $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription    $200$200 
HD radio  $50$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation      $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Detailed driving style feedback $100 $100 $100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights    $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50     
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
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 $100
Total Value of Features$8,395$8,545$8,995$8,895$10,995$10,895$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,095$6,245$6,695$6,595$8,695$8,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,781-5,924-6,327-6,232-8,183-8,0890

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182010
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 Weight3,740 lb.3,451 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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