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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: $35,610

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $24,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152020
ModelMalibuExplorer
TrimLTZPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,320 $58,250
Premium Package 1,000  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300  
Navigation system 495  
2.0L I4 2,160  
Rear spoiler 400  
Cargo mat 80 100
All-weather floor mats 140 120
Premium Package 880  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144  
Navigation system 436  
2.0L I4 2,041  
Rear spoiler 352  
Cargo mat 70 95
All-weather floor mats 123 114
Options (change) 6,465 220
Options (change) 5,829 209
Destination 825 1,245
Total Price $35,610 $59,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,256
Model Year20152020
ModelMalibuExplorer
TrimLTZPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T10
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/55-20
Total Price$35,610$59,715
Adjustments for Features0-12,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,610$47,630

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152020
ModelMalibuExplorer
TrimLTZPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,790$16,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-294

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152020
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 Weight3,635 lb.4,727 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 LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40034%
Total Not Requested77566%

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