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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: $34,260

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $4,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,804

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $2,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelMalibuExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $29,736 $29,319 $32,901
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
All-weather floor mats 140 75 75
Convenience Package   995  
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Sunroof   850 850
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066    
All-weather floor mats 127 64 64
Convenience Package   846  
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   327 327
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 2,410 6,120 4,615
Options (change) 2,193 5,281 4,002
Destination 875 815 815
Total Price $34,260 $38,550 $40,980
Total Invoice $32,804 $35,415 $37,718

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,272
Model Year201820092009
ModelMalibuExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT9A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$34,260$38,550$40,980
Adjustments for Features-6900-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,570$38,550$39,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680
Total Invoice$32,804$35,415$37,718
Adjustments for Features-6610-1,611
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,143$35,415$36,107
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$692

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820092009
ModelMalibuExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,145$5,455$7,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$690$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-6610-1,611

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182009
ModelMalibuExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in113.7 in
Length193.8 in193.4 in
Width73.0 in73.7 in
Height57.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
15.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.883.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested85064%
Total Not Requested47536%
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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