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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,205

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $7,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,810

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $6,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelMountaineerMountaineerMalibu Classic
TrimBasePremierLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,700 $31,400 $20,320
Base Invoice $26,697 $29,154 $19,304
Sun and SYNC Package 795    
Remote start 385 385 190
Satellite radio 195   200
Moon and Tune Elite Package   795  
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Sunroof     800
Sun and SYNC Package 675    
Remote start 327 327 158
Satellite radio 166   166
Moon and Tune Elite Package   676  
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 1,375 1,180 2,235
Options (change) 1,168 1,003 1,856
Destination 815 815 650
Total Price $30,890 $33,395 $23,205
Total Invoice $28,680 $30,972 $21,810

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,746
Model Year200920092008
ModelMountaineerMountaineerMalibu Classic
TrimBasePremierLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/60-16
Total Price$30,890$33,395$23,205
Adjustments for Features-2,940-5,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,950$27,555$23,205
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0
Total Invoice$28,680$30,972$21,810
Adjustments for Features-2,730-5,4160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,950$25,556$21,810
Cost Above Minimum$394$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year200920092008
ModelMountaineerMountaineerMalibu Classic
TrimBasePremierLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards $350 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$4,790$7,690$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,940$5,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,730-5,4160

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20092008
ModelMountaineerMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.5 in188.3 in
Width73.5 in69.9 in
Height72.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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