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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: $30,525

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $9,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,954

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $9,463

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182013
ModelMKZMKZMKZMalibu
TrimHybrid SelectHybrid ReserveHybrid Black LabelEco
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,340 $40,010 $47,830 $24,985
Base Invoice $36,377 $37,809 $44,960 $23,860
Sunroof 1,200 1,200   1,000
Cargo net 25 25 25  
Navigation system       1,120
Premium Audio Package       1,610
Leather Package       1,000
Sunroof 1,092 1,092   880
Cargo net 23 23 23  
Navigation system       986
Premium Audio Package       1,538
Leather Package       880
Options (change) 1,225 1,225 25 4,730
Options (change) 1,115 1,115 23 4,284
Destination 925 925 925 810
Total Price $40,490 $42,160 $48,780 $30,525
Total Invoice $38,417 $39,849 $45,908 $28,954

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Eco
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,492
Model Year2018201820182013
ModelMKZMKZMKZMalibu
TrimHybrid SelectHybrid ReserveHybrid Black LabelEco
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 H141hp I4 H182hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)41/38 MPG41/38 MPG41/38 MPG25/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 14?, 20?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$40,490$42,160$48,780$30,525
Adjustments for Features-4,185-4,535-6,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,305$37,625$42,020$30,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,320$5,715$0
Total Invoice$38,417$39,849$45,908$28,954
Adjustments for Features-3,971-4,286-6,3620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,446$35,563$39,546$28,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,117$5,100$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2018201820182013
ModelMKZMKZMKZMalibu
TrimHybrid SelectHybrid ReserveHybrid Black LabelEco
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
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 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app $25$25 
Remote climate control $25$25 
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 
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150   
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200 
HD radio $50$50 
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights  $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
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$6,385$6,735$8,960$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,185$4,535$6,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,971-4,286-6,3620

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182013
ModelMKZMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in107.8 in
Length193.9 in191.5 in
Width73.4 in73.0 in
Height58.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,871 lb.3,589 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 Eco

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested144065%
Total Not Requested77535%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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