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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: $4,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelMalibuExplorerExplorer
TrimLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,165 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $25,806 $29,319 $32,901
Temporary spare tire 100    
Sunroof 850 850 850
3.6L V6 1,595    
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Temporary spare tire 88    
Sunroof 748 723 723
3.6L V6 1,404    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   327 327
Options (change) 2,545 2,545 2,545
Options (change) 2,240 2,242 2,242
Destination 760 815 815
Total Price $30,470 $34,975 $38,910
Total Invoice $28,806 $32,376 $35,958

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,015
Model Year201120092009
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)?, 880, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$30,470$34,975$38,910
Adjustments for Features0-600-3,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,470$34,375$35,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$660
Total Invoice$28,806$32,376$35,958
Adjustments for Features0-555-3,581
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,806$31,821$32,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$556

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120092009
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
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Sunshade, rear$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,515$4,115$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-555-3,581

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112009
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

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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