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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: $31,965

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $6,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,263

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $5,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520092009
ModelMalibuMalibuExplorerExplorer
Trim2LTLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $29,319 $32,901
Leather Package 1,250      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125 1,300    
Navigation system 495 495 2,505 1,995
All-weather floor mats 140 140 75 75
Sunroof 1,000   850 850
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160    
Convenience Package     995  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Remote start     385 385
Leather Package 1,100      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990 1,144    
Navigation system 436 436 2,129 1,696
All-weather floor mats 123 123 64 64
Sunroof 880   723 723
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041    
Convenience Package     846  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Remote start     327 327
Options (change) 5,545 4,095 6,120 4,615
Options (change) 4,995 3,744 5,281 4,002
Destination 825 825 815 815
Total Price $31,965 $33,240 $38,550 $40,980
Total Invoice $30,263 $31,331 $35,415 $37,718

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,702
Model Year2015201520092009
ModelMalibuMalibuExplorerExplorer
Trim2LTLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4259hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$31,965$33,240$38,550$40,980
Adjustments for Features0-50-490-2,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,965$33,190$38,060$38,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0$680
Total Invoice$30,263$31,331$35,415$37,718
Adjustments for Features0-47-450-2,062
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,263$31,284$34,965$35,656
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,021$0$691

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2015201520092009
ModelMalibuMalibuExplorerExplorer
Trim2LTLTZEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 
Cargo net$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50
Door sill trim plates $100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,965$4,015$4,455$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$490$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-450-2,062

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152009
ModelMalibuExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in113.7 in
Length191.5 in193.4 in
Width73.0 in73.7 in
Height57.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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
16.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested79076%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested107591%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
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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