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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: $6,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $6,648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelMalibu ClassicEscapeEscape
TrimLTSETitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $25,250 $29,250
Base Invoice $19,304 $24,115 $27,935
Front Seating Package 450    
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Satellite radio 200    
Rear spoiler 175    
Remote start 190 495  
Sunroof 800    
Cold Weather Package   490  
2.0L I4   1,295 1,295
Panoramic sunroof   1,495 1,495
Front Seating Package 374    
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Satellite radio 166    
Rear spoiler 145    
Remote start 158 470  
Sunroof 664    
Cold Weather Package   466  
2.0L I4   1,237 1,237
Panoramic sunroof   1,420 1,420
Options (change) 2,410 3,775 2,790
Options (change) 2,001 3,593 2,657
Destination 650 895 895
Total Price $23,380 $29,920 $32,935
Total Invoice $21,955 $28,603 $31,487

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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: $1,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,616
Model Year200820172017
ModelMalibu ClassicEscapeEscape
TrimLTSETitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG22/29 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 660, 6355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$23,380$29,920$32,935
Adjustments for Features0-4,380-8,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,380$25,540$24,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$885$0
Total Invoice$21,955$28,603$31,487
Adjustments for Features0-4,187-7,916
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,955$24,416$23,571
Cost Above Minimum$0$845$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200820172017
ModelMalibu ClassicEscapeEscape
TrimLTSETitanium
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$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
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 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails  $250
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,325$6,705$10,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,380$8,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,187-7,916

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082017
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.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.468.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
AC power outlet100No
All-weather floor mats75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested20047%
Total Not Requested22553%

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