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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,150

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $17,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,520

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $17,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelMalibuExplorer
TrimPremierPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,920 $52,970
Base Invoice $29,683 $50,587
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Panoramic sunroof 1,270  
Driver Confidence Package II 1,295  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395  
Cargo net 60  
All-weather floor mats 140 75
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Panoramic sunroof 1,156  
Driver Confidence Package II 1,178  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359  
Cargo net 55  
All-weather floor mats 127 71
Options (change) 4,355 75
Options (change) 3,962 71
Destination 875 945
Total Price $36,150 $53,990
Total Invoice $34,520 $51,603

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,553
Model Year20162016
ModelMalibuExplorer
TrimPremierPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/50-20
Total Price$36,150$53,990
Adjustments for Features0-8,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,150$45,065
Total Invoice$34,520$51,603
Adjustments for Features0-8,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,520$43,073

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162016
ModelMalibuExplorer
TrimPremierPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
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 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,290$14,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,530

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162016
ModelMalibuExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in112.6 in
Length193.8 in198.3 in
Width73.0 in78.9 in
Height57.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.881.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

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
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

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