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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,710

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $6,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,145

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $5,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelMalibuEscape
TrimMaxx SSSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,265 $28,170
Base Invoice $21,986 $26,269
Satellite radio 325  
Sunroof 800  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels   295
2.0L I4   1,095
Panoramic sunroof   1,395
Satellite radio 293  
Sunroof 664  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels   258
2.0L I4   1,022
Panoramic sunroof   1,217
Options (change) 1,820 2,785
Options (change) 1,534 2,497
Destination 625 895
Total Price $25,710 $31,850
Total Invoice $24,145 $29,661

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,485
Model Year20062013
ModelMalibuEscape
TrimMaxx SSSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$25,710$31,850
Adjustments for Features0-3,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,710$28,595
Total Invoice$24,145$29,661
Adjustments for Features0-3,031
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,145$26,630

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062013
ModelMalibuEscape
TrimMaxx SSSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,750$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,031

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062013
ModelMalibuEscape
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in105.9 in
Length187.8 in178.1 in
Width69.8 in72.4 in
Height58.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.3,592 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft367.8 ft3

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