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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: $28,515

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $1,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,173

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $2,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152008
ModelMalibuMalibuEscape
Trim2LTLTZXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $21,685
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $20,229
Leather Package 1,250    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125 1,850  
Navigation system 495 495 2,695
Engine-block heater 75 75 35
All-weather floor mats 140 140 75
Sunroof 1,000    
Convenience Package     295
Sun and Satellite Package     545
Leather Comfort Group     695
Interior ambient lighting     295
Remote start     425
Cargo net     65
3.0L V6     1,010
Leather Package 1,100    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990 1,628  
Navigation system 436 436 2,291
Engine-block heater 66 66 30
All-weather floor mats 123 123 57
Sunroof 880    
Convenience Package     251
Sun and Satellite Package     464
Leather Comfort Group     591
Interior ambient lighting     251
Remote start     361
Cargo net     34
3.0L V6     919
Options (change) 4,085 2,560 6,135
Options (change) 3,595 2,253 5,249
Destination 825 825 695
Total Price $30,505 $31,705 $28,515
Total Invoice $28,863 $29,840 $26,173

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31
Model Year201520152008
ModelMalibuMalibuEscape
Trim2LTLTZXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine196hp I4196hp I4200hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG25/36 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16235/70-16
Total Price$30,505$31,705$28,515
Adjustments for Features-2,810-2,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,695$28,845$28,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$28,863$29,840$26,173
Adjustments for Features-2,659-2,6920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,204$27,148$26,173
Cost Above Minimum$0$944$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201520152008
ModelMalibuMalibuEscape
Trim2LTLTZXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
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 
Total Value of Features$5,275$5,325$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,810$2,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,659-2,6920

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20152008
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 Weight3,393 lb.3,387 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 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 mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested19018%
Total Not Requested85082%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested45590%
Total Not Requested5010%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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