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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: $32,180

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $8,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,357

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $7,832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelMalibu LimitedExplorer
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,420 $37,855
Base Invoice $26,857 $35,268
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850  
Navigation system 495 795
Rear spoiler 400  
All-weather floor mats 140 75
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684  
Navigation system 450 676
Rear spoiler 364  
All-weather floor mats 127 64
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 2,885 2,465
Options (change) 2,625 2,096
Destination 875 825
Total Price $32,180 $41,145
Total Invoice $30,357 $38,189

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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: $5,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,020
Model Year20162012
ModelMalibu LimitedExplorer
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine202hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16255/50-20
Total Price$32,180$41,145
Adjustments for Features0-3,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,180$38,115
Total Invoice$30,357$38,189
Adjustments for Features0-2,812
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,357$35,377

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162012
ModelMalibu LimitedExplorer
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats $600
Total Value of Features$3,875$6,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,812

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162012
ModelMalibu LimitedExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in112.6 in
Length191.5 in197.1 in
Width73.0 in78.9 in
Height57.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.4,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		16.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.380.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130078%
Total Not Requested37522%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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