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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: $36,845

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $15,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,155

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $15,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $29,736 $43,883 $51,512
Driver Confidence Package 1,195    
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
Driver Confidence Package II 995    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395    
All-weather floor mats 140 120 120
Package 401A   3,875  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Cargo mat   100 100
Driver Confidence Package 1,087    
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066    
Driver Confidence Package II 905    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359    
All-weather floor mats 127 114 114
Package 401A   3,681  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Cargo mat   95 95
Options (change) 4,995 5,790 220
Options (change) 4,544 5,500 209
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $36,845 $52,735 $55,155
Total Invoice $35,155 $50,378 $52,716

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,797
Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT9T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$36,845$52,735$55,155
Adjustments for Features0-6,695-9,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,845$46,040$45,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$55$0
Total Invoice$35,155$50,378$52,716
Adjustments for Features0-6,396-8,764
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,155$43,982$43,952
Cost Above Minimum$0$30$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500 $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Curve control $50$50
Following distance indicator$25  
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags$300  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upgraded floor mats$0  
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$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,575$12,270$14,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,695$9,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,396-8,764

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in112.6 in
Length193.8 in198.3 in
Width73.0 in78.9 in
Height57.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.881.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested150085%
Total Not Requested27515%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested240066%
Total Not Requested124034%

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