2018 Ford Fusion vs 2018 Chevrolet Malibu | Comparison

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Midsize sedans impress riders and passersby on two fronts. First, they have the elegance and handling that makes commuting to the executive suite a pleasure. Engines the provide both power and fuel efficiency are standard on most offerings. Secondly, they feature the space and comfort that families love. Seating the can be customized to enhance the drive, entertainment systems that handle multiple sources, and safety features that prevent accidents come standard in even the base models.

This is a popular category for manufacturers but two vehicles that impress are the 2018 Ford Fusion and the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. Comparing cargo capacity, entertainment, and safety puts the fusion on top.

Capacity

Cargo capacity is always welcome when you have to take along groceries and schools sports equipment. You’ll carry more in the trunk of the 2018 Ford Fusion with 16 cubic feet of capacity, compared to the 15.8 cubic feet of space in the Malibu. In addition, the Fusion trunk floor is low and wide, making it more convenient to load large items. A 60/40-split rear seatback can be folded down when you want to load objects that protrude from the trunk to the interior. Another plus for the Fusion is in the fuel tank, which can take 16.5 gallons for the front-wheel drive and 18 for the all-wheel drive. You’ll go further than with the 16 gallons available in the Malibu.

Entertainment

For entertainment, both vehicles include AM/FM stereo as a standard so you can enjoy your favorite stations on long highway journeys. However, the 2018 Ford Fusion boosts your music sources with a CD player that handles MP3 files, which the Malibu does not offer. In addition, the Fusion regales with SYNC®, an enhanced voice recognition communication and entertainment system. You can say the name of a contact to call somebody, browse music by speaking the artist or song title, stream favorite tunes from your Bluetooth®-compatible smartphone, or listen to text messages as they are read aloud so you stay safe while driving. These features are only available on the Malibu’s higher trim levels.

Safety

Because a midsize sedan boasts a comfortable width and length for its passengers, you may find it challenging to see what’s in your path as you reverse out of a parking spot or garage. The 2018 Ford Fusion puts eyes on the back of your vehicle through a Rear-View Camera that projects what’s behind you on the dashboard display. Colored grid lines appear on the image so you can quickly determine your path and distance to possible hazards. This safety feature lacks in the base model of the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, and is available for higher trim levels.

Find out for yourself how the 2018 Ford Fusion can exceed your road desires when compared to the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. Head to Mountain View Ford where the staff is eager to take you for a test drive.

MSRP excludes destination, taxes, title and registration fees. Starting at MSRP refers to the base model, optional equipment not included. Pricing and offers may change at any time without notification. To get full pricing details, see your dealer.