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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: $30,775

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,128

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142007
ModelMalibuMalibuExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2LTLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $25,315 $27,790 $26,175
Base Invoice $24,176 $26,262 $24,706
Leather Package 1,000    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175    
Sunroof 1,000   850
Navigation system 795   1,995
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160  
Convenience Package     195
Side curtain airbags     560
Electronics Package     595
Leather upholstery     995
4.6L V8     1,295
Satellite radio     195
Remote start     385
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers     510
Leather Package 880    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034    
Sunroof 880   723
Navigation system 700   1,696
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041  
Convenience Package     166
Side curtain airbags     476
Electronics Package     506
Leather upholstery     846
4.6L V8     1,191
Satellite radio     166
Remote start     326
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers     433
Options (change) 5,505 2,160 7,575
Options (change) 4,960 2,041 6,529
Destination 825 825 720
Total Price $31,645 $30,775 $34,470
Total Invoice $29,961 $29,128 $31,955

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,772
Model Year201420142007
ModelMalibuMalibuExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2LTLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine259hp I4259hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16235/65-18
Total Price$31,645$30,775$34,470
Adjustments for Features-1,1500-335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,495$30,775$34,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$280$0
Total Invoice$29,961$29,128$31,955
Adjustments for Features-1,0890-311
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,872$29,128$31,644
Cost Above Minimum$0$256$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year201420142007
ModelMalibuMalibuExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2LTLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power sliding rear window  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear defrost$200$200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Navigation system$600 $600
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$5,165$4,015$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$0$335
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0890-311

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20142007
ModelMalibuExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase107.8 in130.5 in
Length191.5 in210.2 in
Width73.0 in73.7 in
Height57.6 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.4,618 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested15014%
Total Not Requested89086%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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