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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: $34,160

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $1,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,661

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelMalibuEscape
TrimLTZTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,320 $32,045
Base Invoice $26,762 $30,602
Premium Package 1,000  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300  
Navigation system 495  
2.0L I4 2,160  
Rear spoiler 400  
All-weather floor mats 140 125
Panoramic sunroof   995
Premium Package 880  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144  
Navigation system 436  
2.0L I4 2,041  
Rear spoiler 352  
All-weather floor mats 123 119
Panoramic sunroof   945
Options (change) 6,385 1,120
Options (change) 5,759 1,064
Destination 825 995
Total Price $35,530 $34,160
Total Invoice $33,346 $32,661

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,922
Model Year20152018
ModelMalibuEscape
TrimLTZTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/50-18
Total Price$35,530$34,160
Adjustments for Features0-2,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,530$31,820
Total Invoice$33,346$32,661
Adjustments for Features0-2,237
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,346$30,424

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20152018
ModelMalibuEscape
TrimLTZTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Remote climate control $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Obstacle detection, side $100
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$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
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,965$6,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,237

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20152018
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 LTZ

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%
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%

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