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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: $14,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,330

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $12,951

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelMalibuFlexFlex
TrimLTZLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,880 $35,765 $38,260
Base Invoice $25,402 $33,356 $35,627
Rear Power Package 250    
Engine-block heater 75 35 35
Sunroof 800 1,495 1,495
3.6L V6 1,595    
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
Rear Power Package 208    
Engine-block heater 62 30 30
Sunroof 664 1,271 1,271
3.6L V6 1,324    
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
Options (change) 2,720 8,010 7,215
Options (change) 2,258 7,100 6,425
Destination 670 825 825
Total Price $30,270 $44,600 $46,300
Total Invoice $28,330 $41,281 $42,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,254
Model Year200920122012
ModelMalibuFlexFlex
TrimLTZLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6355hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/45-20255/45-20
Total Price$30,270$44,600$46,300
Adjustments for Features0-6,155-6,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,270$38,445$39,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$28,330$41,281$42,877
Adjustments for Features0-5,697-5,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,330$35,584$36,992
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,408

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Flex

Model Year200920122012
ModelMalibuFlexFlex
TrimLTZLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Sunshade, rear$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Vehicle health reports $0$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
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $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 driver-side mirror$75  
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Footrests, second row $25$25
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
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$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,940$9,095$9,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,155$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,697-5,885

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20092012
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.4,839 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 Limited

Power-stowing third row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
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)250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Titanium

Power-stowing third row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
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)250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

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