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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford EcoSport Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford EcoSport Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,570

Ford EcoSport SE   
Difference: $3,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017202120212021
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuEcoSportEcoSportEcoSport
TrimLTPremierHybridSESESTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,125 $30,975 $27,875 $23,960 $28,155 $26,895
Sport Package 795          
Convenience and Technology Package 995   995      
Navigation system 495   495      
Leather Package 1,395   1,395      
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 75 75 75
Cargo organizer 140 140 140 110 110 110
Cargo net 60 60 60      
Cargo mat 60   60      
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140      
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150      
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270        
Driver Confidence Package     1,195      
Interior Protection Package       195 195 195
Appearance Package       495    
Convenience Package       995    
Remote start       495 495 495
Sport Package 723          
Convenience and Technology Package 905   905      
Navigation system 450   450      
Leather Package 1,269   1,269      
Engine-block heater 91 91 91 0 0 0
Cargo organizer 127 127 127 0 0 0
Cargo net 55 55 55      
Cargo mat 55   55      
All-weather floor mats 127 127 127      
Panoramic sunroof 1,046   1,046      
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066        
Driver Confidence Package     1,087      
Interior Protection Package       0 0 0
Appearance Package       0    
Convenience Package       0    
Remote start       0 0 0
Options (change) 5,330 2,710 5,730 2,365 875 875
Options (change) 4,848 2,466 5,212 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 1,245 1,245 1,245
Total Price $31,330 $34,560 $34,480 $27,570 $30,275 $29,015

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford EcoSport

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford EcoSport SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford EcoSport SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,978
Model Year201720172017202120212021
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuEcoSportEcoSportEcoSport
TrimLTPremierHybridSESESTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H123hp I3166hp I4123hp I3
TransmissionT6T9CVTT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 7?, 7675, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$31,330$34,560$34,480$27,570$30,275$29,015
Adjustments for Features-740-1,590-2,4400-2,075-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,590$32,970$32,040$27,570$28,200$28,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,380$1,450$0$630$1,020

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford EcoSport

Model Year201720172017202120212021
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuEcoSportEcoSportEcoSport
TrimLTPremierHybridSESESTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100$1100$1100
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400    
CVT  $1000   
FWD$0$0$0$0 $0
AWD    $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  $100$100
Remote climate control   $25$25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200   
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Following distance indicator  $25   
Forward collision warning  $200   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200   
Lane departure warning  $200   
Obstacle detection, front  $150   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Temporary spare tire$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75$75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable   $100$100$100
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Roof rails   $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125   
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 $0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25    
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200$200
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40$40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50   
HD radio     $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225   
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Wireless charging station$75$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150$150
Detailed driving style feedback  $100   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75$75
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300    
Door sill trim plates $100    
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0$0$0
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Upgraded floor mats $0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Total Value of Features$5,925$6,775$7,625$5,185$7,260$5,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$740$1,590$2,440$0$2,075$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-705-1,522-2,3240-85-18

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford EcoSport

Model Year20172021
ModelMalibuEcoSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in99.2 in
Length193.8 in161.3 in
Width73.0 in69.5 in
Height57.7 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,061 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in51.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft320.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.850.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
245/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested55088%
Total Not Requested7512%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested55088%
Total Not Requested7512%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested122569%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Ford EcoSport SE

Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested140100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Protection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested107567%
Total Not Requested52533%

Option Package Details
Ford EcoSport SES

Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested140100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Protection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford EcoSport Titanium

Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested140100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Protection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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