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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: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $22,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $20,129

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelMalibuExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimLTZXLTLimitedKing RanchPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $44,585 $54,180 $58,410 $59,370
Base Invoice $27,027 $41,576 $50,522 $54,467 $55,363
3.6L V6 1,600        
Package 202A   6,635      
Sunroof   995 995    
3.6L V6 1,512        
Package 202A   5,789      
Sunroof   868 868    
Options (change) 1,600 7,630 995 0 0
Options (change) 1,512 6,657 868 0 0
Destination 760 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195
Total Price $30,960 $53,410 $56,370 $59,605 $60,565
Total Invoice $29,299 $49,428 $52,585 $55,662 $56,558

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,248
Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelMalibuExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimLTZXLTLimitedKing RanchPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6365hp V6365hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12390, 12390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18275/65-18275/55-20275/55-20275/55-20
Total Price$30,960$53,410$56,370$59,605$60,565
Adjustments for Features0-6,355-6,930-8,605-8,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,960$47,055$49,440$51,000$51,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,385$3,945$4,805
Total Invoice$29,299$49,428$52,585$55,662$56,558
Adjustments for Features0-5,881-6,465-8,036-8,129
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,299$43,547$46,120$47,626$48,429
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,573$4,079$4,882

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelMalibuExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimLTZXLTLimitedKing RanchPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125$125
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150    
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40    
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300$300
Integrated trailer brake controller $200$200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300$300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200    
Power-deployable running boards   $750$750
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Running boards $350$350  
Skid plate (one) $50$50$50$50
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
HD radio   $50$50
Navigation system   $600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25$25
Rear seat audio controls $25$25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100   $100
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25$25$25$25
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350    
Machined alloy wheels $350 $350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0    
Polished alloy wheels  $350 $350
White-letter tires $0   
Total Value of Features$3,065$9,420$9,995$11,670$11,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,355$6,930$8,605$8,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,881-6,465-8,036-8,129

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20122015
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 Weight3,645 lb.5,549 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 in59.3 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 XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Integrated trailer brake controller200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Power-folding third row seats400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested180042%
Total Not Requested252558%

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