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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: $30,220

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $13,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,567

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $12,582

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102014
ModelMalibuExplorer
TrimLTZSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,955 $41,675
Base Invoice $25,607 $38,862
Temporary spare tire 100  
Sunroof 850  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Temporary spare tire 88  
Sunroof 748  
3.6L V6 1,404  
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 2,545 1,595
Options (change) 2,240 1,392
Destination 720 895
Total Price $30,220 $44,165
Total Invoice $28,567 $41,149

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,057
Model Year20102014
ModelMalibuExplorer
TrimLTZSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$30,220$44,165
Adjustments for Features0-5,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,220$38,235
Total Invoice$28,567$41,149
Adjustments for Features0-5,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,567$35,624

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102014
ModelMalibuExplorer
TrimLTZSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
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
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
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
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
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 driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,965$9,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,525

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102014
ModelMalibuExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in112.6 in
Length191.8 in197.1 in
Width70.3 in78.9 in
Height57.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 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
15.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.180.7 ft3

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