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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: $29,840

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $345

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,369

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $1,192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuEscape
TrimECO2LTLTZHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,945 $25,315 $27,790 $26,505
Base Invoice $24,777 $24,176 $26,262 $24,879
Leather Package 1,000 1,000    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175 1,175 1,900  
Navigation system 1,120 795 795  
Advanced Safety Package 890      
Sunroof 1,000 1,000   995
Engine-block heater   75 75 35
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System       2,695
Premium Package       1,195
Interior ambient lighting       295
Remote start       425
Leather Package 880 880    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034 1,034 1,672  
Navigation system 986 700 700  
Advanced Safety Package 783      
Sunroof 880 880   846
Engine-block heater   66 66 30
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System       2,291
Premium Package       1,016
Interior ambient lighting       251
Remote start       361
Options (change) 5,185 4,045 2,770 5,640
Options (change) 4,563 3,560 2,438 4,795
Destination 825 825 825 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -3,000
Total Price $31,955 $30,185 $31,385 $29,840
Total Invoice $30,165 $28,561 $29,525 $27,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $606
Model Year2014201420142008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuEscape
TrimECO2LTLTZHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine182hp I4 H196hp I4196hp I4133hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18215/60-16235/70-16
Total Price$31,955$30,185$31,385$29,840
Adjustments for Features-2,640-1,900-1,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,315$28,285$29,435$29,840
Cost Above Minimum$1,030$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$30,165$28,561$29,525$27,369
Adjustments for Features-2,492-1,798-1,8340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,673$26,763$27,691$27,369
Cost Above Minimum$910$0$928$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2014201420142008
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 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
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 
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Roof rack   $300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Engine-block heater $35$35$35
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
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$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
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$5,590$4,850$4,900$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,640$1,900$1,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,492-1,798-1,8340

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20142008
ModelMalibuEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in103.1 in
Length191.5 in174.7 in
Width73.0 in71.1 in
Height57.6 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,273 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.3 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 ft329.2 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%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested79076%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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 mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested79076%

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested87561%
Total Not Requested55039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested160581%
Total Not Requested37519%

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