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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Flex Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Flex Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,755

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $19,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,013

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $17,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelMalibuFlexFlex
TrimMaxx SSLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,265 $35,765 $38,260
Base Invoice $21,986 $33,356 $35,627
Satellite radio 325    
Engine-block heater 50 35 35
Sunroof 800 1,495 1,495
Entertainment system, console-mounted 995    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695    
3.5L V6   2,995 2,995
Power-stowing third row seats   495 495
255/45VR20   795  
Remote start   345 345
AWD   1,850 1,850
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Satellite radio 293    
Engine-block heater 42 30 30
Sunroof 664 1,271 1,271
Entertainment system, console-mounted 826    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577    
3.5L V6   2,725 2,726
Power-stowing third row seats   421 421
255/45VR20   676  
Remote start   293 293
AWD   1,684 1,684
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 2,865 10,005 9,210
Options (change) 2,402 8,796 8,121
Destination 625 825 825
Total Price $26,755 $46,595 $48,295
Total Invoice $25,013 $42,977 $44,573

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,382
Model Year200620122012
ModelMalibuFlexFlex
TrimMaxx SSLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6355hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/45-20255/45-20
Total Price$26,755$46,595$48,295
Adjustments for Features0-8,220-8,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,755$38,375$39,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$25,013$42,977$44,573
Adjustments for Features0-7,582-7,771
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,013$35,395$36,802
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,407

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Flex

Model Year200620122012
ModelMalibuFlexFlex
TrimMaxx SSLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Footrests, second row $25$25
Heated front seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,910$12,130$12,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,220$8,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,582-7,771

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuFlex
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in117.9 in
Length187.8 in202.3 in
Width69.8 in75.9 in
Height58.1 in67.6 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.4,839 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in44.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in41.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.845.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft386.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power-stowing third row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Titanium

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power-stowing third row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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