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

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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,780

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $4,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,993

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $3,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
ModelMalibu LimitedExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,420 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $26,857 $27,273 $30,178
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850    
Navigation system 495 1,995 1,995
All-weather floor mats 140 55 55
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684    
Navigation system 450 1,696 1,696
All-weather floor mats 127 47 47
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   326 326
Options (change) 2,485 6,105 4,305
Options (change) 2,261 5,267 3,737
Destination 875 785 785
Total Price $31,780 $36,135 $37,485
Total Invoice $29,993 $33,325 $34,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,309
Model Year201620082008
ModelMalibu LimitedExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine202hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$31,780$36,135$37,485
Adjustments for Features0-25-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,780$36,110$36,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850
Total Invoice$29,993$33,325$34,700
Adjustments for Features0-23-486
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,993$33,302$34,214
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$912

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620082008
ModelMalibu LimitedExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,290$4,315$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23-486

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162008
ModelMalibu LimitedExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in113.7 in
Length191.5 in193.4 in
Width73.0 in73.7 in
Height57.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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