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

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,380

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $16,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820192019
ModelMalibu ClassicExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $34,400 $42,765
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Front Seating Package 450    
Rear spoiler 175    
Satellite radio 200    
Remote start 190    
Sunroof 800    
Cold Weather Package   650  
Package 201A   2,330  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695
3.5L V6     0
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Front Seating Package 374    
Rear spoiler 145    
Satellite radio 166    
Remote start 158    
Sunroof 664    
Cold Weather Package   619  
Package 201A   2,213  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610
3.5L V6     0
Options (change) 2,410 4,675 1,695
Options (change) 2,001 4,442 1,610
Destination 650 1,095 1,095
Total Price $23,380 $40,170 $45,555

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,974
Model Year200820192019
ModelMalibu ClassicExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$23,380$40,170$45,555
Adjustments for Features0-8,045-12,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,380$32,125$33,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,245

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820192019
ModelMalibu ClassicExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTLimited
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
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $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, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
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
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125 $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
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$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-stowing third row seats  $1000
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Total Value of Features$2,750$10,795$14,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,045$12,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,109-724

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082019
ModelMalibu ClassicExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length188.3 in198.3 in
Width69.9 in78.9 in
Height57.5 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.481.7 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 Explorer XLT

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested42519%
Total Not Requested177581%

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