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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,349

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $20,236

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,537

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $18,682

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072015
ModelMalibuExplorer
TrimMaxx SSSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,710 $43,100
Base Invoice $22,406 $40,191
Satellite radio 199  
Sunroof 800  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,295  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Satellite radio 165  
Sunroof 664  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,075  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577  
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741
Options (change) 2,989 3,590
Options (change) 2,481 3,133
Destination 650 895
Total Price $27,349 $47,585
Total Invoice $25,537 $44,219

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,091
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,113
Model Year20072015
ModelMalibuExplorer
TrimMaxx SSSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$27,349$47,585
Adjustments for Features0-8,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,349$39,440
Total Invoice$25,537$44,219
Adjustments for Features0-7,569
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,537$36,650

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072015
ModelMalibuExplorer
TrimMaxx SSSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Stability control $400
Terrain selector $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,885$13,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,569

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072015
ModelMalibuExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in112.6 in
Length187.8 in197.1 in
Width69.8 in78.9 in
Height58.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft380.7 ft3

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