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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: $27,399

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $3,911

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,579

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $3,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720122012
ModelMalibuEscapeEscape
TrimMaxx SSXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,710 $24,870 $26,370
Base Invoice $22,406 $23,222 $24,587
Satellite radio 199    
Engine-block heater 50 35 35
Sunroof 800    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,295    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695    
Sun and SYNC Package   995  
Leather Comfort Group   985  
Remote start   345 345
Cargo net   65 65
3.0L V6   1,195 1,195
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Limited Luxury Package     1,585
Satellite radio 165    
Engine-block heater 42 30 30
Sunroof 664    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,075    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577    
Sun and SYNC Package   846  
Leather Comfort Group   838  
Remote start   293 293
Cargo net   34 34
3.0L V6   1,088 1,088
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696 1,696
Limited Luxury Package     1,348
Options (change) 3,039 5,615 5,220
Options (change) 2,523 4,825 4,489
Destination 650 825 825
Total Price $27,399 $31,310 $32,415
Total Invoice $25,579 $28,872 $29,901

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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: $2,916
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,375
Model Year200720122012
ModelMalibuEscapeEscape
TrimMaxx SSXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6240hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT4A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$27,399$31,310$32,415
Adjustments for Features0-995-2,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,399$30,315$30,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$80
Total Invoice$25,579$28,872$29,901
Adjustments for Features0-918-1,863
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,579$27,954$28,038
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$84

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200720122012
ModelMalibuEscapeEscape
TrimMaxx SSXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
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  
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,585$5,580$6,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$995$2,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-918-1,863

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20072012
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 Weight3,476 lb.3,369 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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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested25021%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested102548%

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