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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: $33,205

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $4,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,841

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $3,009

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelMalibuExplorer Sport Trac
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $30,920 $31,010
Base Invoice $29,683 $28,752
All-weather floor mats 140 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,270  
Convenience Package   995
Navigation system   2,505
4.6L V8   1,310
Remote start   385
Sunroof   850
All-weather floor mats 127 66
Panoramic sunroof 1,156  
Convenience Package   846
Navigation system   2,129
4.6L V8   1,192
Remote start   327
Sunroof   723
Options (change) 1,410 6,120
Options (change) 1,283 5,283
Destination 875 815
Total Price $33,205 $37,945
Total Invoice $31,841 $34,850

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,476
Model Year20162009
ModelMalibuExplorer Sport Trac
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine250hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionT8A6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/65-18
Total Price$33,205$37,945
Adjustments for Features-1,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,675$37,945
Total Invoice$31,841$34,850
Adjustments for Features-1,4670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,374$34,850

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20162009
ModelMalibuExplorer Sport Trac
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power sliding rear window $250
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear defrost$200 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Tubular side steps $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$6,645$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4670

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20162009
ModelMalibuExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase111.4 in130.5 in
Length193.8 in210.2 in
Width73.0 in73.7 in
Height57.7 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.4,618 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested47556%
Total Not Requested37544%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
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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