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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,780

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $5,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,895

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $5,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620062006
ModelMalibu LimitedEscapeEscape
TrimLTZXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,420 $22,535 $24,185
Base Invoice $26,857 $20,992 $22,494
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850    
Safety Package   595 595
Leather Comfort Group   595 595
Sunroof   585 585
3.0L V6   855  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684    
Safety Package   506 506
Leather Comfort Group   506 506
Sunroof   498 498
3.0L V6   778  
Options (change) 1,850 2,630 1,775
Options (change) 1,684 2,288 1,510
Destination 875 615 615
Total Price $31,145 $25,780 $26,575
Total Invoice $29,416 $23,895 $24,619

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,582
Model Year201620062006
ModelMalibu LimitedEscapeEscape
TrimLTZXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine202hp I4200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG20/24 MPG20/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 980, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$31,145$25,780$26,575
Adjustments for Features-4,1700-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,975$25,780$26,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$270
Total Invoice$29,416$23,895$24,619
Adjustments for Features-3,9390-486
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,477$23,895$24,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$238

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201620062006
ModelMalibu LimitedEscapeEscape
TrimLTZXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Stability control$400  
Traction control$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$6,815$2,645$3,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,170$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9390-486

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20162006
ModelMalibu LimitedEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in103.2 in
Length191.5 in174.9 in
Width73.0 in70.1 in
Height57.6 in69.7 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.3,276 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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