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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: $6,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,145

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $5,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelMalibuEscape
TrimMaxx SSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,265 $25,160
Base Invoice $21,986 $23,492
Satellite radio 325  
Sunroof 800  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Chrome Package   1,445
Convenience Package   1,395
Remote start   535
2.0L I4   1,195
Panoramic sunroof   1,495
Satellite radio 293  
Sunroof 664  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577  
Chrome Package   1,260
Convenience Package   1,217
Remote start   467
2.0L I4   1,115
Panoramic sunroof   1,305
Options (change) 1,820 6,065
Options (change) 1,534 5,364
Destination 625 895
Total Price $25,710 $32,120
Total Invoice $24,145 $29,751

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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: $3,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,989
Model Year20062015
ModelMalibuEscape
TrimMaxx SSSE
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)225/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$25,710$32,120
Adjustments for Features0-2,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,710$29,295
Total Invoice$24,145$29,751
Adjustments for Features0-2,617
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,145$27,134

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062015
ModelMalibuEscape
TrimMaxx SSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
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
Roof rails $250
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 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Visor mirror, driver $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
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$3,340$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,617

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062015
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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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

Chrome Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
235/45HR19 tires400No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Roof rails250No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Rear air vents100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested137587%

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