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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: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $720

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $62

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelMalibuEscapeEscape
TrimLTZSETitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $25,060 $28,610
Base Invoice $27,027 $23,398 $26,708
3.6L V6 1,600    
Leather Comfort Package   1,195  
Convenience Package   1,395  
Remote start   445  
2.0L I4   1,195 1,195
Panoramic sunroof   1,495 1,495
3.6L V6 1,512    
Leather Comfort Package   1,043  
Convenience Package   1,217  
Remote start   388  
2.0L I4   1,115 1,115
Panoramic sunroof   1,305 1,305
Options (change) 1,600 5,725 2,690
Options (change) 1,512 5,068 2,420
Destination 760 895 895
Total Price $30,960 $31,680 $32,195
Total Invoice $29,299 $29,361 $30,023

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,391
Model Year201220142014
ModelMalibuEscapeEscape
TrimLTZSETitanium
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)225/50-18235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$30,960$31,680$32,195
Adjustments for Features0-1,965-3,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,960$29,715$28,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$860$0
Total Invoice$29,299$29,361$30,023
Adjustments for Features0-1,821-3,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,299$27,540$26,908
Cost Above Minimum$0$632$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201220142014
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
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
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
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
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 rearview mirror$150 $150
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,240$5,205$6,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,965$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,821-3,115

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122014
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 Weight3,645 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

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

Leather Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested905100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Roof rails250No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested30019%
Total Not Requested127581%

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