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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: $25,680

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $4,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,791

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $4,842

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelMalibuEscape
TrimLTZXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,955 $21,685
Base Invoice $25,607 $20,229
Temporary spare tire 100  
Engine-block heater 75 35
Sunroof 850  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Convenience Package   295
Sun and Satellite Package   545
Leather Comfort Group   695
Interior ambient lighting   295
Remote start   425
3.0L V6   1,010
Temporary spare tire 88  
Engine-block heater 66 30
Sunroof 748  
3.6L V6 1,404  
Convenience Package   251
Sun and Satellite Package   464
Leather Comfort Group   591
Interior ambient lighting   251
Remote start   361
3.0L V6   919
Options (change) 2,620 3,300
Options (change) 2,306 2,867
Destination 720 695
Total Price $30,295 $25,680
Total Invoice $28,633 $23,791

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,212
Model Year20102008
ModelMalibuEscape
TrimLTZXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 880, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/70-16
Total Price$30,295$25,680
Adjustments for Features-1,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,570$25,680
Total Invoice$28,633$23,791
Adjustments for Features-1,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,003$23,791

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20102008
ModelMalibuEscape
TrimLTZXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Sunshade, rear$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
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 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,090$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6300

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20102008
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 Weight3,680 lb.3,387 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
Ford Escape XLT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested28055%
Total Not Requested22545%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested115098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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