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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: $31,645

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $2,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,961

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $2,281

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142017
ModelMalibuMalibuEscape
Trim2LTLTZTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,315 $27,790 $29,250
Base Invoice $24,176 $26,262 $27,935
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175 1,350  
Leather Package 1,000    
Navigation system 795 795 795
Sunroof 1,000    
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160 1,295
Premium Package   1,000  
Advanced Safety Package   890  
Panoramic sunroof     1,495
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034 1,188  
Leather Package 880    
Navigation system 700 700 755
Sunroof 880    
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041 1,237
Premium Package   880  
Advanced Safety Package   783  
Panoramic sunroof     1,420
Options (change) 5,505 6,195 3,585
Options (change) 4,960 5,592 3,412
Destination 825 825 895
Total Price $31,645 $34,810 $33,730
Total Invoice $29,961 $32,679 $32,242

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $888
Model Year201420142017
ModelMalibuMalibuEscape
Trim2LTLTZTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4259hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19235/50-18
Total Price$31,645$34,810$33,730
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-3,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,645$33,110$30,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,465$0
Total Invoice$29,961$32,679$32,242
Adjustments for Features0-1,596-3,169
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,961$31,083$29,073
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,122$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201420142017
ModelMalibuMalibuEscape
Trim2LTLTZTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control  $50
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Safety key  $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Roof rails  $250
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
HD radio  $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,240$4,940$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,596-3,169

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20142017
ModelMalibuEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in105.9 in
Length191.5 in178.1 in
Width73.0 in72.4 in
Height57.6 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.368.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55053%
Total Not Requested49047%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140090%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40034%
Total Not Requested77566%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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