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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: $5,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,145

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $4,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelMalibuEscape
TrimMaxx SSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,265 $25,300
Base Invoice $21,986 $23,721
Satellite radio 325  
Sunroof 800  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Chrome Package   1,445
Remote start   495
2.0L I4   1,195
Panoramic sunroof   1,495
Satellite radio 293  
Sunroof 664  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577  
Chrome Package   1,347
Remote start   462
2.0L I4   1,121
Panoramic sunroof   1,395
Options (change) 1,820 4,630
Options (change) 1,534 4,325
Destination 625 895
Total Price $25,710 $30,825
Total Invoice $24,145 $28,941

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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: $3,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,012
Model Year20062016
ModelMalibuEscape
TrimMaxx SSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 660, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$25,710$30,825
Adjustments for Features0-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,710$28,925
Total Invoice$24,145$28,941
Adjustments for Features0-1,784
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,145$27,157

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062016
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 
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
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
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $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$3,540$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,784

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062016
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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape specs.

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%

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