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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: $5,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,145

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $5,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelMalibuEscapeEscape
TrimMaxx SSSETitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,265 $25,250 $29,250
Base Invoice $21,986 $24,115 $27,935
Satellite radio 325    
Sunroof 800    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695    
Sport Appearance Package   1,295  
Remote start   495  
2.0L I4   1,295 1,295
Panoramic sunroof   1,495 1,495
Satellite radio 293    
Sunroof 664    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577    
Sport Appearance Package   1,230  
Remote start   470  
2.0L I4   1,237 1,237
Panoramic sunroof   1,420 1,420
Options (change) 1,820 4,580 2,790
Options (change) 1,534 4,357 2,657
Destination 625 895 895
Total Price $25,710 $30,725 $32,935
Total Invoice $24,145 $29,367 $31,487

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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: $945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,338
Model Year200620172017
ModelMalibuEscapeEscape
TrimMaxx SSSETitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/29 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 660, 6355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/45-19235/50-18
Total Price$25,710$30,725$32,935
Adjustments for Features0-2,805-6,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,710$27,920$26,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,265$0
Total Invoice$24,145$29,367$31,487
Adjustments for Features0-2,681-6,004
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,145$26,686$25,483
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,203$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200620172017
ModelMalibuEscapeEscape
TrimMaxx SSSETitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
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$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,600$6,405$9,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,805$6,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,681-6,004

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062017
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.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft368.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
235/45HR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

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