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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: $25,570

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $95

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,970

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007
ModelMalibuEscapeEscape
TrimMaxx LTZXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,915 $22,280 $23,910
Base Invoice $22,600 $21,012 $22,512
CD changer, in-dash 300    
Sunroof 800 585 585
Safety Package   595 595
Leather Comfort Group   595 595
3.0L V6   850  
CD changer, in-dash 249    
Sunroof 664 498 498
Safety Package   506 506
Leather Comfort Group   506 506
3.0L V6   783  
Options (change) 1,100 2,625 1,775
Options (change) 913 2,293 1,510
Destination 650 665 665
Total Price $25,665 $25,570 $26,350
Total Invoice $24,163 $23,970 $24,687

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,921
Model Year200720072007
ModelMalibuEscapeEscape
TrimMaxx LTZXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine217hp V6200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionT4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG20/24 MPG20/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$25,665$25,570$26,350
Adjustments for Features-2,2450-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,420$25,570$25,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$255
Total Invoice$24,163$23,970$24,687
Adjustments for Features-2,1140-492
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,049$23,970$24,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$225

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200720072007
ModelMalibuEscapeEscape
TrimMaxx LTZXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear spoiler$200  
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$4,590$2,345$2,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,245$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1140-492

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20072007
ModelMalibuEscape
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in103.2 in
Length187.8 in174.9 in
Width69.8 in70.1 in
Height58.1 in69.7 in
Curb Weight3,458 lb.3,276 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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