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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: $5,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,127

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,415

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelMalibuEscape
TrimLTZTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,095 $32,045
Base Invoice $25,605 $30,602
Rear Power Package 250  
Sunroof 800  
Panoramic sunroof   995
Rear Power Package 208  
Sunroof 664  
Panoramic sunroof   945
Options (change) 1,050 995
Options (change) 872 945
Destination 650 995
Total Price $28,795 $34,035
Total Invoice $27,127 $32,542

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $346
Model Year20082018
ModelMalibuEscape
TrimLTZTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$28,795$34,035
Adjustments for Features0-6,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,795$28,010
Total Invoice$27,127$32,542
Adjustments for Features0-5,761
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,127$26,781

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082018
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
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
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
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
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
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
Xenon HID headlights $500
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$3,280$9,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,761

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082018
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.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.168.0 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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