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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: $36,150

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $12,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,520

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $10,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelMalibuExplorer
TrimPremierSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,920 $40,780
Base Invoice $29,683 $38,027
Panoramic sunroof 1,270 1,595
Driver Confidence Package II 1,295  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395  
Cargo net 60  
All-weather floor mats 140 75
Package 402A   4,130
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Panoramic sunroof 1,156 1,392
Driver Confidence Package II 1,178  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359  
Cargo net 55  
All-weather floor mats 127 66
Package 402A   3,604
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Options (change) 4,355 6,950
Options (change) 3,962 6,066
Destination 875 895
Total Price $36,150 $48,625
Total Invoice $34,520 $44,988

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,221
Model Year20162013
ModelMalibuExplorer
TrimPremierSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/50-20
Total Price$36,150$48,625
Adjustments for Features0-3,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,150$45,115
Total Invoice$34,520$44,988
Adjustments for Features0-3,247
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,520$41,741

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162013
ModelMalibuExplorer
TrimPremierSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Following distance indicator$25 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Upgraded floor mats$0 
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$6,215$9,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,247

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162013
ModelMalibuExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in112.6 in
Length193.8 in197.1 in
Width73.0 in78.9 in
Height57.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.880.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested75042%
Total Not Requested102558%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested237574%
Total Not Requested82526%

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