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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: $30,195

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $15,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,268

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $15,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelMalibuFlex
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,880 $38,230
Base Invoice $25,402 $36,509
Rear Power Package 250  
Sunroof 800 1,595
3.6L V6 1,595  
3.5L V6   2,850
AWD   1,950
Rear Power Package 208  
Sunroof 664 1,515
3.6L V6 1,324  
3.5L V6   2,721
AWD   1,863
Options (change) 2,645 6,395
Options (change) 2,196 6,099
Destination 670 895
Total Price $30,195 $45,520
Total Invoice $28,268 $43,503

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,776
Model Year20092017
ModelMalibuFlex
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/45-20
Total Price$30,195$45,520
Adjustments for Features0-7,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,195$37,715
Total Invoice$28,268$43,503
Adjustments for Features0-7,459
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,268$36,044

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20092017
ModelMalibuFlex
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,915$10,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,459

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20092017
ModelMalibuFlex
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in117.9 in
Length191.8 in201.8 in
Width70.3 in75.9 in
Height57.1 in68.0 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 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.1 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.143.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.183.2 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

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
255/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested110063%
Total Not Requested65037%

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