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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: $27,440

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $1,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,329

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $1,677

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelMalibuEscape
TrimLTZHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,880 $26,505
Base Invoice $25,402 $24,879
Rear Power Package 250  
Engine-block heater 75 35
Sunroof 800 995
Premium Package   1,195
Interior ambient lighting   295
CD changer, in-dash   295
Remote start   425
Rear Power Package 208  
Engine-block heater 62 30
Sunroof 664 846
Premium Package   1,016
Interior ambient lighting   251
CD changer, in-dash   251
Remote start   361
Options (change) 1,125 3,240
Options (change) 934 2,755
Destination 670 695
Gas Tax 0 -3,000
Total Price $28,675 $27,440
Total Invoice $27,006 $25,329

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $745
Model Year20092008
ModelMalibuEscape
TrimLTZHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4133hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 880, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/70-16
Total Price$28,675$27,440
Adjustments for Features-9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,685$27,440
Total Invoice$27,006$25,329
Adjustments for Features-9320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,074$25,329

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092008
ModelMalibuEscape
TrimLTZHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Outside temperature display$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,605$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9320

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092008
ModelMalibuEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in103.1 in
Length191.8 in174.7 in
Width70.3 in71.1 in
Height57.1 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,273 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.1 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.166.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

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

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested160581%
Total Not Requested37519%

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