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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,280

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $4,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,872

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $4,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelMalibu ClassicEscapeEscape
TrimLTXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $24,670 $26,170
Base Invoice $19,304 $23,035 $24,400
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Front Seating Package 450    
Satellite radio 200    
Engine-block heater 75 35 35
Remote start 190 345 345
Sunroof 800    
Sun and SYNC Package   995  
3.0L V6   1,195 1,195
Moon and Tune Package     895
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Front Seating Package 374    
Satellite radio 166    
Engine-block heater 62 30 30
Remote start 158 293 293
Sunroof 664    
Sun and SYNC Package   846  
3.0L V6   1,088 1,088
Moon and Tune Package     761
Options (change) 2,310 2,570 2,470
Options (change) 1,918 2,257 2,172
Destination 650 825 825
Total Price $23,280 $28,065 $29,465
Total Invoice $21,872 $26,117 $27,397

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,368
Model Year200820112011
ModelMalibu ClassicEscapeEscape
TrimLTXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6240hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT4A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$23,280$28,065$29,465
Adjustments for Features0-1,995-3,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,280$26,070$26,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$21,872$26,117$27,397
Adjustments for Features0-1,857-3,157
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,872$24,260$24,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200820112011
ModelMalibu ClassicEscapeEscape
TrimLTXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Stability control $400$400
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$1,725$3,720$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,995$3,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,857-3,157

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082011
ModelMalibu ClassicEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.1 in
Length188.3 in174.7 in
Width69.9 in71.1 in
Height57.5 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,369 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.466.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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