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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: $28,795

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,127

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelMalibuEscape
TrimLTZTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,095 $29,245
Base Invoice $25,605 $27,300
Rear Power Package 250  
Sunroof 800  
2.0L I4   1,195
Panoramic sunroof   1,495
Rear Power Package 208  
Sunroof 664  
2.0L I4   1,115
Panoramic sunroof   1,305
Options (change) 1,050 2,690
Options (change) 872 2,420
Destination 650 895
Total Price $28,795 $32,830
Total Invoice $27,127 $30,615

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $294
Model Year20082015
ModelMalibuEscape
TrimLTZTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$28,795$32,830
Adjustments for Features0-3,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,795$29,405
Total Invoice$27,127$30,615
Adjustments for Features0-3,194
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,127$27,421

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082015
ModelMalibuEscape
TrimLTZTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,430$6,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,194

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082015
ModelMalibuEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in105.9 in
Length191.8 in178.1 in
Width70.3 in72.4 in
Height57.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,592 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.167.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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