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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,395

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $55

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,773

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $23

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelMalibuEscape
TrimPremierTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $29,250
Base Invoice $29,736 $27,935
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
All-weather floor mats 140 75
Navigation system   795
Technology Package   1,995
Adaptive cruise control   595
Panoramic sunroof   1,495
2.0L I4   1,295
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
All-weather floor mats 127 71
Navigation system   755
Technology Package   1,895
Adaptive cruise control   565
Panoramic sunroof   1,420
2.0L I4   1,237
Options (change) 4,600 6,250
Options (change) 4,185 5,943
Destination 875 895
Total Price $36,450 $36,395
Total Invoice $34,796 $34,773

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,537
Model Year20172017
ModelMalibuEscape
TrimPremierTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/50-18
Total Price$36,450$36,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,450$34,810
Total Invoice$34,796$34,773
Adjustments for Features0-1,514
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,796$33,259

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20172017
ModelMalibuEscape
TrimPremierTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Remote climate control $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, side $100
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,115$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,514

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20172017
ModelMalibuEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in105.9 in
Length193.8 in178.1 in
Width73.0 in72.4 in
Height57.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.868.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested150085%
Total Not Requested27515%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Obstacle detection, side100No
Total Requested135066%
Total Not Requested70034%

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