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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: $28,670 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | |||
| Difference: $6,835 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $27,023 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | |||
| Difference: $5,150 | |||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Malibu | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | LTZ | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $27,095 | $30,200 | $32,515 |
| Base Invoice | $25,605 | $27,518 | $29,578 |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | ||
| Sunroof | 800 | 850 | 850 |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 350 | 350 | |
| Luxury Package | 1,700 | ||
| 4.6L V8 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Side curtain airbags | 560 | 560 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 104 | ||
| Sunroof | 664 | 723 | 723 |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 298 | 298 | |
| Luxury Package | 1,445 | ||
| 4.6L V8 | 1,068 | 1,068 | |
| Side curtain airbags | 476 | 476 | |
| Options (change) | 925 | 4,660 | 2,960 |
| Options (change) | 768 | 4,010 | 2,565 |
| Destination | 650 | 645 | 645 |
| Total Price | $28,670 | $35,505 | $36,120 |
| Total Invoice | $27,023 | $32,173 | $32,788 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,915 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,316 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Malibu | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | LTZ | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 252hp V6 | 292hp V8 | 292hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | A6 | A6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/26 MPG | 15/21 MPG | 15/21 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 210, 8 | 290, 7 | 290, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-18 | 245/65-17 | 245/65-17 |
| Total Price | $28,670 | $35,505 | $36,120 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -920 | -920 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $28,670 | $34,585 | $35,200 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $615 |
| Total Invoice | $27,023 | $32,173 | $32,788 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -834 | -835 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $27,023 | $31,339 | $31,953 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $614 |
Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Malibu | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | LTZ | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | |
| Remote start | $150 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Brake assist | $50 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | |
| 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 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| 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 | |||
| All-terrain tires | $0 | $0 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $2,930 | $3,850 | $3,850 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $920 | $920 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -834 | -835 |
Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | Malibu | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 191.8 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,680 lb. | 4,531 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.4 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 59.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.9 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 52.1 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.6 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.1 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.1 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 | 83.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Side curtain airbags | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Rollover sensor | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 12% |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 225 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 39% |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | 1000 | Yes |
| 6-speed automatic | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Side curtain airbags | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Rollover sensor | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 12% |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 225 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | 1000 | Yes |
| 6-speed automatic | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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