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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: $23,380

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $8,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $7,706

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820132013
ModelMalibu ClassicEscapeEscape
TrimLTSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $28,170 $30,370
Base Invoice $19,304 $26,269 $28,321
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Front Seating Package 450    
Satellite radio 200    
Rear spoiler 175    
Remote start 190    
Sunroof 800    
2.0L I4   1,095  
Panoramic sunroof   1,395 1,395
Chrome-coated alloy wheels   295  
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Front Seating Package 374    
Satellite radio 166    
Rear spoiler 145    
Remote start 158    
Sunroof 664    
2.0L I4   1,022  
Panoramic sunroof   1,217 1,217
Chrome-coated alloy wheels   258  
Options (change) 2,410 2,785 1,395
Options (change) 2,001 2,497 1,217
Destination 650 895 895
Total Price $23,380 $31,850 $32,660
Total Invoice $21,955 $29,661 $30,433

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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: $2,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,090
Model Year200820132013
ModelMalibu ClassicEscapeEscape
TrimLTSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$23,380$31,850$32,660
Adjustments for Features0-5,430-6,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,380$26,420$25,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$21,955$29,661$30,433
Adjustments for Features0-5,057-6,388
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,955$24,604$24,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$559$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200820132013
ModelMalibu ClassicEscapeEscape
TrimLTSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150 $150
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Stability control $400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack  $300
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600 
Total Value of Features$2,175$7,605$9,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,430$6,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,057-6,388

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082013
ModelMalibu ClassicEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in105.9 in
Length188.3 in178.1 in
Width69.9 in72.4 in
Height57.5 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,592 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.467.8 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 wheels100Yes
Total Requested415100%
Total Not Requested00%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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