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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: $34,320

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $1,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,817

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $1,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520132013
ModelMalibuEscapeEscape
TrimLTZSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,320 $28,170 $30,370
Base Invoice $26,762 $26,269 $28,321
Navigation system 495 795 795
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300    
Premium Package 1,000    
Advanced Safety Package 890    
2.0L I4 2,160 1,095  
Rear spoiler 400    
All-weather floor mats 140 75 75
Package 302A   1,895  
Panoramic sunroof   1,395 1,395
Leather seating surfaces     895
Navigation system 436 694 694
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144    
Premium Package 880    
Advanced Safety Package 783    
2.0L I4 2,041 1,022  
Rear spoiler 352    
All-weather floor mats 123 66 66
Package 302A   1,654  
Panoramic sunroof   1,217 1,217
Leather seating surfaces     781
Options (change) 6,385 5,255 3,160
Options (change) 5,759 4,653 2,758
Destination 825 895 895
Total Price $35,530 $34,320 $34,425
Total Invoice $33,346 $31,817 $31,974

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,686
Model Year201520132013
ModelMalibuEscapeEscape
TrimLTZSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$35,530$34,320$34,425
Adjustments for Features-1600-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,370$34,320$33,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0
Total Invoice$33,346$31,817$31,974
Adjustments for Features-1500-464
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,196$31,817$31,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$307$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201520132013
ModelMalibuEscapeEscape
TrimLTZSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Roof rack $300$300
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, 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$5,490$5,330$5,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$160$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1500-464

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20152013
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.3,592 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.367.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested97583%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Roof rails250No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Total Requested50025%
Total Not Requested147575%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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