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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: $35,455

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $75

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,282

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $64

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelMalibuEscape
TrimLTZTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,320 $29,505
Base Invoice $26,762 $27,664
Navigation system 495 795
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300  
Premium Package 1,000  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
2.0L I4 2,160 1,195
Rear spoiler 400  
All-weather floor mats 140 75
Technology Package   1,495
Panoramic sunroof   1,495
Navigation system 436 742
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144  
Premium Package 880  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
2.0L I4 2,041 1,121
Rear spoiler 352  
All-weather floor mats 123 70
Technology Package   1,395
Panoramic sunroof   1,395
Options (change) 6,385 5,055
Options (change) 5,759 4,723
Destination 825 895
Total Price $35,530 $35,455
Total Invoice $33,346 $33,282

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,002
Model Year20152016
ModelMalibuEscape
TrimLTZTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/50-18
Total Price$35,530$35,455
Adjustments for Features0-2,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,530$33,390
Total Invoice$33,346$33,282
Adjustments for Features0-1,938
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,346$31,344

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20152016
ModelMalibuEscape
TrimLTZTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Roof rails $250
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input$50 
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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
Total Value of Features$3,815$5,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,938

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20152016
ModelMalibuEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in105.9 in
Length191.5 in178.1 in
Width73.0 in72.4 in
Height57.6 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,592 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.367.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40034%
Total Not Requested77566%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%

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