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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: $30,065

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $25

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,464

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuEscape
TrimEco2LTLTZHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,985 $24,890 $27,365 $26,900
Base Invoice $23,860 $23,769 $25,859 $25,049
Leather Package 1,000 1,000    
Premium Audio Package 1,610      
Sunroof 1,000 1,000   585
Navigation system 1,120 795 795  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175 1,900  
Forward collision warning   395    
Premium Package       3,995
Safety Package       595
Leather Package 880 880    
Premium Audio Package 1,538      
Sunroof 880 880   498
Navigation system 986 700 700  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034 1,672  
Forward collision warning   348    
Premium Package       3,396
Safety Package       506
Options (change) 4,730 4,365 2,695 5,175
Options (change) 4,284 3,842 2,372 4,400
Destination 810 810 810 615
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $30,525 $30,065 $30,870 $30,090
Total Invoice $28,954 $28,421 $29,041 $27,464

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,087
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuEscape
TrimEco2LTLTZHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4133hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9170, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18235/70-16
Total Price$30,525$30,065$30,870$30,090
Adjustments for Features-3,070-3,220-2,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,455$26,845$28,100$30,090
Cost Above Minimum$610$0$1,255$0
Total Invoice$28,954$28,421$29,041$27,464
Adjustments for Features-2,912-3,044-2,6060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,042$25,377$26,435$27,464
Cost Above Minimum$665$0$1,058$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2013201320132006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuEscape
TrimEco2LTLTZHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Roof rack   $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, remote   $200
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,890$6,040$5,590$2,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,070$3,220$2,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,912-3,044-2,6060

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20132006
ModelMalibuEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in103.2 in
Length191.5 in174.9 in
Width73.0 in70.1 in
Height57.6 in69.7 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested55025%
Total Not Requested166575%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested17517%
Total Not Requested86583%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Unbranded, 170W, 4 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested215080%
Total Not Requested55020%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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