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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: $25,564

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $8,471

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,079

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $8,463

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072018
ModelMalibuEscape
TrimMaxx LTZTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,915 $32,045
Base Invoice $22,600 $30,602
Satellite radio 199  
Sunroof 800  
Panoramic sunroof   995
Satellite radio 165  
Sunroof 664  
Panoramic sunroof   945
Options (change) 999 995
Options (change) 829 945
Destination 650 995
Total Price $25,564 $34,035
Total Invoice $24,079 $32,542

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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: $1,581
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,875
Model Year20072018
ModelMalibuEscape
TrimMaxx LTZTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine217hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/50-18
Total Price$25,564$34,035
Adjustments for Features0-6,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,564$27,145
Total Invoice$24,079$32,542
Adjustments for Features0-6,588
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,079$25,954

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20072018
ModelMalibuEscape
TrimMaxx LTZTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Obstacle detection, side $100
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $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
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,290$10,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,588

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20072018
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.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft368.0 ft3

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