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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: $30,270

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,330

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelMalibuFlexFlex
TrimLTZSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,880 $32,325 $34,960
Base Invoice $25,402 $29,991 $32,389
Rear Power Package 250    
Engine-block heater 75 35 35
Sunroof 800 1,495 1,495
3.6L V6 1,595    
Remote start   295 295
Rear Power Package 208    
Engine-block heater 62 30 30
Sunroof 664 1,271 1,271
3.6L V6 1,324    
Remote start   251 251
Options (change) 2,720 1,825 1,825
Options (change) 2,258 1,552 1,552
Destination 670 775 775
Total Price $30,270 $34,925 $37,560
Total Invoice $28,330 $32,318 $34,716

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,276
Model Year200920092009
ModelMalibuFlexFlex
TrimLTZSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6262hp V6262hp V6
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/60-18235/55-19
Total Price$30,270$34,925$37,560
Adjustments for Features0-1,850-3,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,270$33,075$33,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$760
Total Invoice$28,330$32,318$34,716
Adjustments for Features0-1,712-3,443
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,330$30,606$31,273
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$667

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Flex

Model Year200920092009
ModelMalibuFlexFlex
TrimLTZSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Sunshade, rear$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
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
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows$200 $200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Footrests, second row  $25
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,515$5,365$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,712-3,443

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20092009
ModelMalibuFlex
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in117.9 in
Length191.8 in202.3 in
Width70.3 in75.9 in
Height57.1 in67.6 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,500 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 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
15.1 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.145.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.186.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex SEL

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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