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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: $30,525

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $20,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132020
ModelMalibuExplorer
TrimEcoLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,985 $48,380
Navigation system 1,120  
Premium Audio Package 1,610  
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 1,000  
3.3L V6 Hybrid   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Navigation system 986  
Premium Audio Package 1,538  
Leather Package 880  
Sunroof 880  
3.3L V6 Hybrid   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Options (change) 4,730 1,695
Options (change) 4,284 1,610
Destination 810 1,245
Total Price $30,525 $51,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Eco
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,480
Model Year20132020
ModelMalibuExplorer
TrimEcoLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine182hp I4 H285hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T10
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/37 MPG27/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/55-20
Total Price$30,525$51,320
Adjustments for Features0-6,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,525$44,475

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132020
ModelMalibuExplorer
TrimEcoLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
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 window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
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
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Total Value of Features$4,015$10,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-381

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132020
ModelMalibuExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in119.1 in
Length191.5 in198.8 in
Width73.0 in78.9 in
Height57.6 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,589 lb.4,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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
16.3 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.347.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.387.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested125056%
Total Not Requested96544%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140090%
Total Not Requested15010%

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