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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: $30,470

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120072007
ModelMalibuExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,165 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $25,806 $26,790 $29,361
Temporary spare tire 100    
Sunroof 850 850 850
3.6L V6 1,595    
Luxury Package   1,450  
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295
Satellite radio   195 195
Remote start   385 385
Temporary spare tire 88    
Sunroof 748 723 723
3.6L V6 1,404    
Luxury Package   1,232  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Satellite radio   166 166
Remote start   326 326
Options (change) 2,545 4,175 2,725
Options (change) 2,240 3,639 2,407
Destination 760 735 735
Total Price $30,470 $33,280 $34,575
Total Invoice $28,806 $31,164 $32,503

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,131
Model Year201120072007
ModelMalibuExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$30,470$33,280$34,575
Adjustments for Features0-1,310-1,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,470$31,970$33,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,045
Total Invoice$28,806$31,164$32,503
Adjustments for Features0-1,227-1,467
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,806$29,937$31,036
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,099

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120072007
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 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Sunshade, rear$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$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 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,690$4,000$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,310$1,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,227-1,467

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112007
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 Weight3,645 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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested87551%
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

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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