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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: $25,570

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $5,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,970

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $5,658

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520072007
ModelMalibuMalibuEscapeEscape
Trim2LTLTZXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $22,280 $23,910
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $21,012 $22,512
Leather Package 1,250      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125      
Sunroof 1,000   585 585
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160    
Safety Package     595 595
Leather Comfort Group     595 595
3.0L V6     850  
Leather Package 1,100      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990      
Sunroof 880   498 498
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041    
Safety Package     506 506
Leather Comfort Group     506 506
3.0L V6     783  
Options (change) 4,910 2,160 2,625 1,775
Options (change) 4,436 2,041 2,293 1,510
Destination 825 825 665 665
Total Price $31,330 $31,305 $25,570 $26,350
Total Invoice $29,704 $29,628 $23,970 $24,687

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,875
Model Year2015201520072007
ModelMalibuMalibuEscapeEscape
Trim2LTLTZXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4259hp I4200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG20/24 MPG20/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 680, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$31,330$31,305$25,570$26,350
Adjustments for Features-4,070-3,5950-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,260$27,710$25,570$25,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$0$255
Total Invoice$29,704$29,628$23,970$24,687
Adjustments for Features-3,859-3,4020-492
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,845$26,226$23,970$24,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$381$0$225

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2015201520072007
ModelMalibuMalibuEscapeEscape
Trim2LTLTZXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200   
Stability control$400$400  
Traction control$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Roof rack  $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Tubular side steps   $350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires   $0
Total Value of Features$6,715$6,240$2,645$3,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,070$3,595$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,859-3,4020-492

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20152007
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 Weight3,635 lb.3,276 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 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested757%
Total Not Requested96593%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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