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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: $25,925

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $6,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,349

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $5,561

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelMalibuEscapeEscape
TrimHybridHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,555 $30,570 $33,080
Base Invoice $24,149 $28,409 $30,687
Power driver seat 200    
Sunroof 800 795  
Power driver seat 166    
Sunroof 664 676  
Options (change) 1,000 795 0
Options (change) 830 676 0
Destination 670 825 825
Gas Tax -1,300 0 0
Total Price $25,925 $32,190 $33,905
Total Invoice $24,349 $29,910 $31,512

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,887
Model Year200920122012
ModelMalibuEscapeEscape
TrimHybridHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4 H153hp I4 H153hp I4 H
TransmissionA4CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG34/30 MPG34/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$25,925$32,190$33,905
Adjustments for Features0-1,525-3,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,925$30,665$30,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$285$0
Total Invoice$24,349$29,910$31,512
Adjustments for Features0-1,417-3,276
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,349$28,493$28,236
Cost Above Minimum$0$257$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200920122012
ModelMalibuEscapeEscape
TrimHybridHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
911 assist $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Total Value of Features$1,970$3,495$5,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,525$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,417-3,276

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,550 lb.3,620 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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