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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: $25,745

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $169

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,825

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelMalibuEscape
TrimMaxx LTZXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,915 $21,685
Base Invoice $22,600 $20,229
Engine-block heater 50 35
CD changer, in-dash 300 295
Satellite radio 199  
Sunroof 800  
Convenience Package   295
Sun and Satellite Package   545
Leather Comfort Group   695
Remote start   425
Cargo net   65
3.0L V6   1,010
Engine-block heater 42 30
CD changer, in-dash 249 251
Satellite radio 165  
Sunroof 664  
Convenience Package   251
Sun and Satellite Package   464
Leather Comfort Group   591
Remote start   361
Cargo net   34
3.0L V6   919
Options (change) 1,349 3,365
Options (change) 1,120 2,901
Destination 650 695
Total Price $25,914 $25,745
Total Invoice $24,370 $23,825

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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: $1,106
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $654
Model Year20072008
ModelMalibuEscape
TrimMaxx LTZXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine217hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionT4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/70-16
Total Price$25,914$25,745
Adjustments for Features-1,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,639$25,745
Total Invoice$24,370$23,825
Adjustments for Features-1,1990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,171$23,825

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20072008
ModelMalibuEscape
TrimMaxx LTZXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
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
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,850$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1990

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20072008
ModelMalibuEscape
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in103.1 in
Length187.8 in174.7 in
Width69.8 in71.1 in
Height58.1 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,458 lb.3,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.3 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 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		41.0 ft366.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested43085%
Total Not Requested7515%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested115098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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