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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,530 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | ||
| Difference: $14,435 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,346 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | ||
| Difference: $12,950 | ||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Malibu | Explorer |
| Trim | LTZ | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $28,320 | $43,100 |
| Base Invoice | $26,762 | $40,191 |
| Premium Package | 1,000 | |
| Advanced Safety Package | 890 | |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,300 | |
| Navigation system | 495 | |
| 2.0L I4 | 2,160 | |
| Rear spoiler | 400 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 140 | 75 |
| Package 401A | 4,300 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | |
| Premium Package | 880 | |
| Advanced Safety Package | 783 | |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,144 | |
| Navigation system | 436 | |
| 2.0L I4 | 2,041 | |
| Rear spoiler | 352 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 123 | 66 |
| Package 401A | 3,752 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,392 | |
| Options (change) | 6,385 | 5,970 |
| Options (change) | 5,759 | 5,210 |
| Destination | 825 | 895 |
| Total Price | $35,530 | $49,965 |
| Total Invoice | $33,346 | $46,296 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,980 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,896 | ||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Malibu | Explorer |
| Trim | LTZ | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 259hp I4 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 21/30 MPG | 16/22 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-19 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $35,530 | $49,965 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,455 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,530 | $44,510 |
| Total Invoice | $33,346 | $46,296 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,054 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,346 | $41,242 |
Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Malibu | Explorer |
| Trim | LTZ | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $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 | |
| Curve control | $50 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Safety key | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Compass | $0 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | |
| 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 | $5,150 | $10,605 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $5,455 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -5,054 |
Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Malibu | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 191.5 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,635 lb. | 4,921 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.5 in | 61.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.1 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.3 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.8 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.3 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 53% |
| Advanced Safety Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 57% |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40WR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 34% |
| Total Not Requested | 775 | 66% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport
| Package 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1925 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 1225 | 39% |
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