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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $32,180 Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ | ||||
| Difference: $7,130 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,357 Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ | ||||
| Difference: $6,038 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Malibu Limited | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | LTZ | XLT | Limited | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $28,420 | $33,000 | $38,200 | $43,100 |
| Base Invoice | $26,857 | $30,773 | $35,622 | $40,191 |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,850 | |||
| Navigation system | 495 | 795 | 795 | 795 |
| Rear spoiler | 400 | |||
| All-weather floor mats | 140 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Package 202B | 2,950 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,595 | 1,595 | |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,684 | |||
| Navigation system | 450 | 694 | 694 | 694 |
| Rear spoiler | 364 | |||
| All-weather floor mats | 127 | 66 | 66 | 66 |
| Package 202B | 2,575 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,392 | 1,392 | 1,392 | |
| Options (change) | 2,885 | 5,415 | 2,465 | 2,465 |
| Options (change) | 2,625 | 4,727 | 2,152 | 2,152 |
| Destination | 875 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $32,180 | $39,310 | $41,560 | $46,460 |
| Total Invoice | $30,357 | $36,395 | $38,669 | $43,238 |
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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: $5,440 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,473 | ||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Malibu Limited | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | LTZ | XLT | Limited | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 202hp I4 | 290hp V6 | 290hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | 390, 12 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 245/60-18 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $32,180 | $39,310 | $41,560 | $46,460 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,690 | -3,305 | -4,480 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $32,180 | $37,620 | $38,255 | $41,980 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $635 | $4,360 |
| Total Invoice | $30,357 | $36,395 | $38,669 | $43,238 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,565 | -3,075 | -4,169 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $30,357 | $34,830 | $35,594 | $39,069 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $764 | $4,239 |
Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Malibu Limited | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | LTZ | XLT | Limited | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | |||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |||
| App support | $0 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $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 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $4,640 | $6,330 | $7,945 | $9,120 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,690 | $3,305 | $4,480 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,565 | -3,075 | -4,169 |
Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2016 | 2015 |
| Model | Malibu Limited | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 191.5 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,394 lb. | 4,535 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.5 in | 61.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.1 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.3 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.8 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.3 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 22% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 4% |
| Package 202B | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Remote start | 150 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Unbranded, 9 speakers | 350 | No |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | 0 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 2125 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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