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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: $30,220

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,567

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020172017
ModelMalibuEscapeEscape
TrimLTZSETitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,955 $25,250 $29,250
Base Invoice $25,607 $24,115 $27,935
Temporary spare tire 100    
Sunroof 850    
3.6L V6 1,595    
Leather Comfort Package   1,595  
Technology Package   1,395  
Remote start   495  
2.0L I4   1,295 1,295
Panoramic sunroof   1,495 1,495
Temporary spare tire 88    
Sunroof 748    
3.6L V6 1,404    
Leather Comfort Package   1,515  
Technology Package   1,325  
Remote start   470  
2.0L I4   1,237 1,237
Panoramic sunroof   1,420 1,420
Options (change) 2,545 6,275 2,790
Options (change) 2,240 5,967 2,657
Destination 720 895 895
Total Price $30,220 $32,420 $32,935
Total Invoice $28,567 $30,977 $31,487

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,301
Model Year201020172017
ModelMalibuEscapeEscape
TrimLTZSETitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG22/29 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$30,220$32,420$32,935
Adjustments for Features0-3,015-4,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,220$29,405$28,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$885$0
Total Invoice$28,567$30,977$31,487
Adjustments for Features0-2,881-4,221
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,567$28,096$27,266
Cost Above Minimum$0$830$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201020172017
ModelMalibuEscapeEscape
TrimLTZSETitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Sunshade, rear$125  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,015$6,030$7,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,015$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,881-4,221

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20102017
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.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.168.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

Leather Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested17511%
Total Not Requested145089%

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