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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,564

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $6,306

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,079

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $5,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720152015
ModelMalibuEscapeEscape
TrimMaxx LTZSETitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,915 $25,160 $29,245
Base Invoice $22,600 $23,492 $27,300
Satellite radio 199    
Sunroof 800    
Leather Comfort Package   1,195  
Convenience Package   1,395  
Remote start   535  
2.0L I4   1,195 1,195
Panoramic sunroof   1,495 1,495
Satellite radio 165    
Sunroof 664    
Leather Comfort Package   1,043  
Convenience Package   1,217  
Remote start   467  
2.0L I4   1,115 1,115
Panoramic sunroof   1,305 1,305
Options (change) 999 5,815 2,690
Options (change) 829 5,147 2,420
Destination 650 895 895
Total Price $25,564 $31,870 $32,830
Total Invoice $24,079 $29,534 $30,615

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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: $3,001
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,559
Model Year200720152015
ModelMalibuEscapeEscape
TrimMaxx LTZSETitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine217hp V6240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$25,564$31,870$32,830
Adjustments for Features0-2,390-4,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,564$29,480$28,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$915$0
Total Invoice$24,079$29,534$30,615
Adjustments for Features0-2,215-3,977
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,079$27,319$26,638
Cost Above Minimum$0$681$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200720152015
ModelMalibuEscapeEscape
TrimMaxx LTZSETitanium
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$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener$100 $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, rear $250$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
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Rear seat audio controls$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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$3,540$5,930$7,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,390$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,215-3,977

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20072015
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 Weight3,458 lb.3,592 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft367.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

Leather Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested905100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Roof rails250No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Rear air vents100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested137587%

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