Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2010 Ford Escape Ford Escape 2013

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,220

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,567

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $836

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020132013
ModelMalibuEscapeEscape
TrimLTZSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,955 $28,170 $30,370
Base Invoice $25,607 $26,269 $28,321
Temporary spare tire 100    
Sunroof 850    
3.6L V6 1,595    
2.0L I4   1,095  
Panoramic sunroof   1,395 1,395
Leather seating surfaces     895
Temporary spare tire 88    
Sunroof 748    
3.6L V6 1,404    
2.0L I4   1,022  
Panoramic sunroof   1,217 1,217
Leather seating surfaces     781
Options (change) 2,545 2,490 2,290
Options (change) 2,240 2,239 1,998
Destination 720 895 895
Total Price $30,220 $31,555 $33,555
Total Invoice $28,567 $29,403 $31,214

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Chevrolet Malibu dealer quotes or Ford Escape dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $553
Model Year201020132013
ModelMalibuEscapeEscape
TrimLTZSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$30,220$31,555$33,555
Adjustments for Features0-1,315-3,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,220$30,240$30,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$125$0
Total Invoice$28,567$29,403$31,214
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-3,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,567$28,178$28,014
Cost Above Minimum$0$164$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201020132013
ModelMalibuEscapeEscape
TrimLTZSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150 $150
Sunshade, rear$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack  $300
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,765$5,080$7,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,315$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,225-3,200

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20102013
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.3,592 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.167.8 ft3

Return to top

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Chevrolet models.