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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,205

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $14,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,810

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $13,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelMalibu ClassicExplorer Sport Trac
TrimLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $20,320 $33,065
Base Invoice $19,304 $30,804
Front Seating Package 450  
Luxury and Convenience Package 595  
Satellite radio 200  
Remote start 190 395
Sunroof 800 850
4.6L V8   1,310
Package 201A   1,335
Front Seating Package 374  
Luxury and Convenience Package 494  
Satellite radio 166  
Remote start 158 327
Sunroof 664 723
4.6L V8   1,192
Package 201A   1,135
Options (change) 2,235 3,890
Options (change) 1,856 3,377
Destination 650 815
Total Price $23,205 $37,770
Total Invoice $21,810 $34,996

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,344
Model Year20082010
ModelMalibu ClassicExplorer Sport Trac
TrimLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine219hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT4A6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/65-18
Total Price$23,205$37,770
Adjustments for Features0-6,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,205$31,465
Total Invoice$21,810$34,996
Adjustments for Features0-5,842
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,810$29,154

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20082010
ModelMalibu ClassicExplorer Sport Trac
TrimLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power sliding rear window $250
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Stability control $400
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Rigid bed cover $700
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear defrost$200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Tubular side steps, bright finish $500
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy-look steel wheels$100 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$1,850$8,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,842

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20082010
ModelMalibu ClassicExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase106.3 in130.5 in
Length188.3 in210.2 in
Width69.9 in73.7 in
Height57.5 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,618 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft30.0 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 Explorer Sport Trac Limited

4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Class IV trailer hitch100No
Total Requested15015%
Total Not Requested87585%

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