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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: $29,290

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $1,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,157

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $1,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelMalibuEscape
TrimLTZXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,165 $24,670
Base Invoice $25,806 $23,035
Temporary spare tire 100  
Engine-block heater 75 35
Sunroof 850  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Package 203A   2,220
Remote start   345
3.0L V6   1,195
Temporary spare tire 88  
Engine-block heater 66 30
Sunroof 748  
3.6L V6 1,404  
Package 203A   1,886
Remote start   293
3.0L V6   1,088
Options (change) 2,620 3,795
Options (change) 2,306 3,297
Destination 760 825
Total Price $30,545 $29,290
Total Invoice $28,872 $27,157

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,318
Model Year20112011
ModelMalibuEscape
TrimLTZXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 880, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/70-16
Total Price$30,545$29,290
Adjustments for Features-4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,125$29,290
Total Invoice$28,872$27,157
Adjustments for Features-3970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,475$27,157

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112011
ModelMalibuEscape
TrimLTZXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 
Total Value of Features$3,040$2,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3970

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112011
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 Weight3,645 lb.3,369 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

Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested227587%
Total Not Requested35013%

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