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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: $36,905

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $11,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021201220122012
ModelMalibuExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimPremierXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,500 $38,745 $45,270 $46,780
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270      
All-weather floor mats 140 75 75 75
Package 203A   5,855    
Navigation system   2,105 2,105 2,105
Remote start   345 345 345
Sunroof     995 995
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066      
All-weather floor mats 127 64 64 64
Package 203A   4,976    
Navigation system   1,789 1,789 1,789
Remote start   293 293 293
Sunroof     846 846
Options (change) 2,410 8,380 3,520 3,520
Options (change) 2,193 7,122 2,992 2,992
Destination 995 995 995 995
Total Price $36,905 $48,120 $49,785 $51,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,590
Model Year2021201220122012
ModelMalibuExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimPremierXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4310hp V8310hp V8310hp V8
TransmissionT9A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9340, 7340, 7340, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19265/70-17275/65-18275/65-18
Total Price$36,905$48,120$49,785$51,295
Adjustments for Features0-2,840-3,640-3,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,905$45,280$46,145$47,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$865$2,125

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year2021201220122012
ModelMalibuExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimPremierXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rear side airbags$300   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Interior air filter$0   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards $350$350$350
Skid plate (one) $50$50$50
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
Rear seat audio controls $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25$25$25
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Upgraded floor mats$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires $0 $0
Total Value of Features$6,065$8,905$9,705$9,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,840$3,640$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,620-3,377-3,606

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20212012
ModelMalibuExpedition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in119.0 in
Length194.2 in206.5 in
Width73.0 in78.8 in
Height57.3 in77.2 in
Curb Weight3,127 lb.5,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in60.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in63.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in59.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
15.7 ft318.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.755.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.7108.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition XLT

Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
AC power outlet100Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Unbranded, 340W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 seat100No
Power-folding third row seats400No
Total Requested337571%
Total Not Requested135029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

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