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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Expedition Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Expedition Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,670

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $11,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,023

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,291

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelMalibuExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimLTZEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,095 $36,590 $38,750 $40,690
Base Invoice $25,605 $33,518 $35,258 $36,984
Sunroof 800 995 995 995
Power-adjustable pedals 125      
Heated/cooled front seats   625    
Satellite radio   195 195 195
Remote start   385 385 385
Sunroof 664 846 846 846
Power-adjustable pedals 104      
Heated/cooled front seats   532    
Satellite radio   166 166 166
Remote start   327 327 327
Options (change) 925 2,200 1,575 1,575
Options (change) 768 1,871 1,339 1,339
Destination 650 925 925 925
Total Price $28,670 $39,715 $41,250 $43,190
Total Invoice $27,023 $36,314 $37,522 $39,248

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,830
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelMalibuExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimLTZEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6300hp V8300hp V8300hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8340, 7340, 7340, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18265/70-17255/70-18255/70-18
Total Price$28,670$39,715$41,250$43,190
Adjustments for Features0-3,785-4,710-5,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,670$35,930$36,540$38,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$610$2,250
Total Invoice$27,023$36,314$37,522$39,248
Adjustments for Features0-3,461-4,284-4,553
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,023$32,853$33,238$34,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$385$1,842

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelMalibuExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimLTZEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40   
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards $350$350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Rear seat audio controls $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25$25$25
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0  
Alloy wheels$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Machined alloy wheels $350 $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$3,430$7,215$8,140$8,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,785$4,710$5,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,461-4,284-4,553

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20082008
ModelMalibuExpedition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in119.0 in
Length191.8 in206.5 in
Width70.3 in78.8 in
Height57.1 in77.2 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.5,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in60.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in63.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in59.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in50.2 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft318.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.155.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.1108.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer

Heated/cooled front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%

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