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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: $36,515

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $8,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,855

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $6,483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelMalibuExplorer
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $37,855
Base Invoice $29,736 $35,268
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
All-weather floor mats 140 75
Cargo net 65  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
All-weather floor mats 127 64
Cargo net 59  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 4,665 6,170
Options (change) 4,244 5,245
Destination 875 825
Total Price $36,515 $44,850
Total Invoice $34,855 $41,338

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,147
Model Year20182012
ModelMalibuExplorer
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/50-20
Total Price$36,515$44,850
Adjustments for Features0-2,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,515$42,315
Total Invoice$34,855$41,338
Adjustments for Features0-2,336
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,855$39,002

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelMalibuExplorer
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
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 
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 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$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
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
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 
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
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Total Value of Features$5,365$7,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,336

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
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.4,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 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

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%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested75042%
Total Not Requested102558%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested257562%
Total Not Requested160038%

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