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

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Expedition Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,815

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $15,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,486

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $12,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006200620062006
ModelMalibu ClassicExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimLTXLTXLT SportEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $34,660 $35,500 $38,775 $40,525 $42,125
Base Invoice $19,304 $30,964 $31,695 $34,544 $36,067 $37,459
Front Seating Package 450          
Luxury and Convenience Package 595          
Sunroof 800 860 860 860 860 860
Front buckets   595 595      
Technical Convenience Package   195 195      
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255      
Side curtain airbags   595 595 595 595 595
Front Seating Package 374          
Luxury and Convenience Package 494          
Sunroof 664 731 731 731 731 731
Front buckets   506 506      
Technical Convenience Package   166 166      
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217      
Side curtain airbags   506 506 506 506 506
Options (change) 1,845 2,500 2,500 1,455 1,455 1,455
Options (change) 1,532 2,126 2,126 1,237 1,237 1,237
Destination 650 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $22,815 $37,980 $38,820 $41,050 $42,800 $44,400
Total Invoice $21,486 $33,910 $34,641 $36,601 $38,124 $39,516

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,723
Model Year200820062006200620062006
ModelMalibu ClassicExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimLTXLTXLT SportEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6300hp V8300hp V8300hp V8300hp V8300hp V8
TransmissionT4A4A4A4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG14/19 MPG14/19 MPG14/19 MPG14/19 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 4120, 4260, 7260, 7260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16265/70-17265/70-17265/70-17265/70-17265/70-17
Total Price$22,815$37,980$38,820$41,050$42,800$44,400
Adjustments for Features0-3,025-3,200-5,000-6,225-6,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,815$34,955$35,620$36,050$36,575$38,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$665$1,095$1,620$3,320
Total Invoice$21,486$33,910$34,641$36,601$38,124$39,516
Adjustments for Features0-2,701-2,856-4,458-5,545-5,451
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,486$31,209$31,785$32,143$32,579$34,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$576$934$1,370$2,856

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year200820062006200620062006
ModelMalibu ClassicExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimLTXLTXLT SportEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900     
4-speed automatic $800$800$800$800$800
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Traction control$100     
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250$250$250
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Roof rack    $300$300
Roof rails $250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250    
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275
Running boards $350 $350$350 
Tubular side steps  $350  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  $125$125$125
Cassette player $50$50   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
Rear seat audio controls   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300 
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600 
Heated front seats$200   $200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150  
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25$25$25$25$25
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power-folding third row seats     $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350   
Machined alloy wheels   $350 $350
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
White-letter tires $0$0$0$0$0
Total Value of Features$2,125$5,150$5,325$7,125$8,350$8,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,025$3,200$5,000$6,225$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,701-2,856-4,458-5,545-5,451

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicExpedition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in119.0 in
Length188.3 in205.8 in
Width69.9 in78.7 in
Height57.5 in76.7 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.5,352 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in63.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in63.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in64.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in62.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in60.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft320.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.460.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.4110.5 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 Expedition XLT

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console without shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Technical Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15067%
Total Not Requested7533%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition XLT Sport

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console without shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Technical Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15067%
Total Not Requested7533%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

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