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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $26,210 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ | |||||
| Difference: $19,195 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Model | Malibu | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Maxx LTZ | XLT | Limited | ST | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $23,465 | $35,075 | $45,255 | $49,000 | $52,730 |
| Satellite radio | 325 | ||||
| Sunroof | 800 | ||||
| Entertainment system, console-mounted | 995 | ||||
| Package 202A | 4,100 | ||||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,995 | 1,995 | 1,995 | 1,995 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,695 | 1,695 | 1,695 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | 1,295 | 595 | |||
| Satellite radio | 270 | ||||
| Sunroof | 664 | ||||
| Entertainment system, console-mounted | 826 | ||||
| Package 202A | 3,895 | ||||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,895 | 1,895 | 1,895 | 1,895 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,610 | 1,610 | 1,610 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | 1,230 | 565 | |||
| Options (change) | 2,120 | 9,085 | 4,285 | 3,690 | 1,995 |
| Options (change) | 1,760 | 8,630 | 4,070 | 3,505 | 1,895 |
| Destination | 625 | 1,245 | 1,245 | 1,245 | 1,245 |
| Total Price | $26,210 | $45,405 | $50,785 | $53,935 | $55,970 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ | |||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,855 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,246 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Model | Malibu | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Maxx LTZ | XLT | Limited | ST | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 201hp V6 | 300hp I4 | 300hp I4 | 400hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T4 | A10 | A10 | T10 | T10 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 7 | 390, 12 | 390, 12 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 255/65-18 | 255/55-20 | 255/55-20 | 275/45-21 |
| Total Price | $26,210 | $45,405 | $50,785 | $53,935 | $55,970 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,340 | -9,330 | -11,105 | -14,720 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,210 | $39,065 | $41,455 | $42,830 | $41,250 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,390 | $3,765 | $2,185 |
Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Model | Malibu | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Maxx LTZ | XLT | Limited | ST | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | ||||
| 10-speed automatic | $1400 | $1400 | |||
| 10-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1500 | $1500 | |||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||
| Cargo shelf, height-adjustable | $100 | ||||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Entertainment system, console-mounted | $1000 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $5,515 | $11,855 | $14,845 | $16,620 | $20,235 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $6,340 | $9,330 | $11,105 | $14,720 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,379 | -976 | -978 | -826 |
Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2021 |
| Model | Malibu | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 119.1 in |
| Length | 187.8 in | 198.8 in |
| Width | 69.8 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 69.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,459 lb. | 4,346 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 17.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.4 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.7 in | 61.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.5 in | 59.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 42.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.4 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.5 in | 61.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 52.4 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 41.0 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.9 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 32.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.8 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 22.8 | 47.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 41.0 ft3 | 87.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| Package 202A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | Yes |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | 25 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Unbranded, 7 speakers | 350 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Remote climate control | 25 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1725 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 1825 | 51% |
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