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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: $7,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620202020
ModelMalibuEscapeEscape
TrimMaxx SSSELTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,265 $29,265 $36,835
Satellite radio 325    
Sunroof 800    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695    
2.0L I4   0  
Remote start   495  
AWD   1,350  
Panoramic sunroof   995 995
Satellite radio 293    
Sunroof 664    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577    
2.0L I4   0  
Remote start   470  
AWD   1,290  
Panoramic sunroof   945 945
Options (change) 1,820 2,840 995
Options (change) 1,534 2,705 945
Destination 625 1,245 1,245
Total Price $25,710 $33,350 $39,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,509
Model Year200620202020
ModelMalibuEscapeEscape
TrimMaxx SSSELTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT4T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG23/31 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 660, 6355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$25,710$33,350$39,075
Adjustments for Features0-6,180-9,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,710$27,170$29,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,025

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200620202020
ModelMalibuEscapeEscape
TrimMaxx SSSELTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Obstacle detection, side  $100
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
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$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$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 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  
Total Value of Features$3,600$9,780$13,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,180$9,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-732-554

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062020
ModelMalibuEscape
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in106.7 in
Length187.8 in180.5 in
Width69.8 in74.1 in
Height58.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.3,566 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft365.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5500
280 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5500
280 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
225/55HR19 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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