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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: $30,790

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $755

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,065

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152010
ModelMalibuMalibuEscape
Trim2LTLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $25,625
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $23,884
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125 1,300  
Navigation system 495 495 1,995
Engine-block heater 75 75 35
All-weather floor mats 140 140 75
Sunroof 1,000    
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160  
Limited Luxury Package     1,680
3.0L V6     1,000
Cargo net     65
Remote start     345
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990 1,144  
Navigation system 436 436 1,696
Engine-block heater 66 66 30
All-weather floor mats 123 123 64
Sunroof 880    
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041  
Limited Luxury Package     1,429
3.0L V6     910
Cargo net     34
Remote start     293
Options (change) 4,370 4,170 5,195
Options (change) 3,961 3,810 4,456
Destination 825 825 725
Total Price $30,790 $33,315 $31,545
Total Invoice $29,229 $31,397 $29,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $726
Model Year201520152010
ModelMalibuMalibuEscape
Trim2LTLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4259hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19235/70-16
Total Price$30,790$33,315$31,545
Adjustments for Features0-1,600-610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,790$31,715$30,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$925$0
Total Invoice$29,229$31,397$29,065
Adjustments for Features0-1,508-562
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,229$29,889$28,503
Cost Above Minimum$0$660$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201520152010
ModelMalibuMalibuEscape
Trim2LTLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist  $25
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Safety key  $5
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper  $175
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 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
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
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$3,425$5,025$4,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,600$610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,508-562

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20152010
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 Weight3,635 lb.3,369 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

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested49047%
Total Not Requested55053%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67565%
Total Not Requested36535%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152572%
Total Not Requested60028%

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