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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: $28,670

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,023

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelMalibuExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,095 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $25,605 $27,273 $30,178
Power-adjustable pedals 125    
Sunroof 800    
Luxury Package   1,290  
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Power-adjustable pedals 104    
Sunroof 664    
Luxury Package   1,097  
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   326 326
Options (change) 925 3,545 2,255
Options (change) 768 3,091 1,994
Destination 650 785 785
Total Price $28,670 $33,575 $35,435
Total Invoice $27,023 $31,149 $32,957

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,980
Model Year200820082008
ModelMalibuExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 880, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$28,670$33,575$35,435
Adjustments for Features0-1,235-1,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,670$32,340$33,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,160
Total Invoice$27,023$31,149$32,957
Adjustments for Features0-1,146-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,023$30,003$31,157
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,154

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820082008
ModelMalibuExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,255$4,490$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,235$1,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,146-1,800

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008
ModelMalibuExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in113.7 in
Length191.8 in193.4 in
Width70.3 in73.7 in
Height57.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.183.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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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