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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,220

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,567

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,429

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010
ModelMalibuExplorer Sport Trac
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $26,955 $33,065
Base Invoice $25,607 $30,804
Temporary spare tire 100  
Sunroof 850 850
3.6L V6 1,595  
4.6L V8   1,310
Remote start   395
Package 201A   1,335
Temporary spare tire 88  
Sunroof 748 723
3.6L V6 1,404  
4.6L V8   1,192
Remote start   327
Package 201A   1,135
Options (change) 2,545 3,890
Options (change) 2,240 3,377
Destination 720 815
Total Price $30,220 $37,770
Total Invoice $28,567 $34,996

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,354
Model Year20102010
ModelMalibuExplorer Sport Trac
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine252hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/65-18
Total Price$30,220$37,770
Adjustments for Features0-2,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,220$35,530
Total Invoice$28,567$34,996
Adjustments for Features0-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,567$32,921

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20102010
ModelMalibuExplorer Sport Trac
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power sliding rear window $250
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshade, rear$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Rigid bed cover $700
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear defrost$200 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Tubular side steps, bright finish $500
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,765$6,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,075

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20102010
ModelMalibuExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase112.3 in130.5 in
Length191.8 in210.2 in
Width70.3 in73.7 in
Height57.1 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,618 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Class IV trailer hitch100No
Total Requested20020%
Total Not Requested82580%

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