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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: $26,075

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $25,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092020
ModelMalibuExplorer
TrimHybridLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,555 $48,380
Power driver seat 200  
Bodyside moldings 150  
Sunroof 800  
3.3L V6 Hybrid   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Power driver seat 166  
Bodyside moldings 125  
Sunroof 664  
3.3L V6 Hybrid   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Options (change) 1,150 1,695
Options (change) 955 1,610
Destination 670 1,245
Gas Tax -1,300 0
Total Price $26,075 $51,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,278
Model Year20092020
ModelMalibuExplorer
TrimHybridLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4 H285hp V6 H
TransmissionA4T10
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG27/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/55-20
Total Price$26,075$51,320
Adjustments for Features0-11,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,075$39,480

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092020
ModelMalibuExplorer
TrimHybridLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
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
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
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
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Total Value of Features$2,870$14,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-659

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092020
ModelMalibuExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in119.1 in
Length191.8 in198.8 in
Width70.3 in78.9 in
Height57.1 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.4,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.147.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.187.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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