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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: $34,470

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $2,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212007
ModelMalibuExplorer Sport Trac
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $33,500 $26,175
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Convenience Package   195
Side curtain airbags   560
Electronics Package   595
Leather upholstery   995
4.6L V8   1,295
Satellite radio   195
Remote start   385
Sunroof   850
Navigation system   1,995
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   510
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Convenience Package   166
Side curtain airbags   476
Electronics Package   506
Leather upholstery   846
4.6L V8   1,191
Satellite radio   166
Remote start   326
Sunroof   723
Navigation system   1,696
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   433
Options (change) 2,270 7,575
Options (change) 2,066 6,529
Destination 995 720
Total Price $36,765 $34,470

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,071
Model Year20212007
ModelMalibuExplorer Sport Trac
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine250hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionT9A6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/65-18
Total Price$36,765$34,470
Adjustments for Features-2,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,645$34,470

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20212007
ModelMalibuExplorer Sport Trac
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
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
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 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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$6,745$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1770

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20212007
ModelMalibuExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase111.4 in130.5 in
Length194.2 in210.2 in
Width73.0 in73.7 in
Height57.3 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,223 lb.4,618 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 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 Legroom41.5 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 Volume15.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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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