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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: $23,570

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $5,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008202120212021
ModelMalibuEscapeEscapeEscape
TrimHybridSE HybridSEL HybridTitanium Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,895 $28,030 $30,500 $33,600
Driver Convenience Package 325      
Driver Convenience Package 270      
Options (change) 325 0 0 0
Options (change) 270 0 0 0
Destination 650 1,245 1,245 1,245
Gas Tax -1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $23,570 $29,275 $31,745 $34,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,269
Model Year2008202120212021
ModelMalibuEscapeEscapeEscape
TrimHybridSE HybridSEL HybridTitanium Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4 H163hp I4 H163hp I4 H163hp I4 H
TransmissionA4CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG44/37 MPG44/37 MPG44/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 660, 660, 6355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/65-17225/60-18225/55-19
Total Price$23,570$29,275$31,745$34,845
Adjustments for Features0-2,935-4,985-8,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,570$26,340$26,760$26,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$675$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2008202120212021
ModelMalibuEscapeEscapeEscape
TrimHybridSE HybridSEL HybridTitanium Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
CVT $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key   $250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start   $150
Remote start via app  $75 
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Curve control $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Obstacle detection, side   $100
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio   $50
Navigation system   $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Total Value of Features$1,545$4,480$6,530$10,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,935$4,985$8,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-125-196-313

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082021
ModelMalibuEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in106.7 in
Length191.8 in180.5 in
Width70.3 in74.1 in
Height57.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,554 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.165.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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