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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: $30,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $12,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,872

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelMalibuFlexFlexFlex
TrimLTZSELLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,165 $32,210 $38,180 $40,675
Base Invoice $25,806 $30,121 $35,553 $37,824
Temporary spare tire 100      
Engine-block heater 75 35 35 35
Sunroof 850 1,495 1,495 1,495
3.6L V6 1,595      
3.5L V6   2,995 2,995 2,995
Package 203A   3,025    
Remote start   345 345 345
AWD   1,850 1,850 1,850
255/45VR20     795  
Temporary spare tire 88      
Engine-block heater 66 30 30 30
Sunroof 748 1,271 1,271 1,271
3.6L V6 1,404      
3.5L V6   2,726 2,725 2,726
Package 203A   2,572    
Remote start   293 293 293
AWD   1,684 1,684 1,684
255/45VR20     676  
Options (change) 2,620 9,745 7,515 6,720
Options (change) 2,306 8,576 6,679 6,004
Destination 760 825 825 825
Total Price $30,545 $42,780 $46,520 $48,220
Total Invoice $28,872 $39,522 $43,057 $44,653

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,689
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelMalibuFlexFlexFlex
TrimLTZSELLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6355hp V6355hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/45-20255/45-20255/45-20
Total Price$30,545$42,780$46,520$48,220
Adjustments for Features0-5,370-6,995-7,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,545$37,410$39,525$41,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,115$3,615
Total Invoice$28,872$39,522$43,057$44,653
Adjustments for Features0-4,961-6,474-6,663
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,872$34,561$36,583$37,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,022$3,429

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Flex

Model Year2011201120112011
ModelMalibuFlexFlexFlex
TrimLTZSELLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Sunshade, rear$125   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Brake assist$50   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Laminated front side windows$200 $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Footrests, second row  $25$25
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,965$8,335$9,960$10,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,370$6,995$7,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,961-6,474-6,663

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20112011
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 Weight3,645 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
Ford Flex SEL

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 controls100No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
255/45VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
AC power outlet100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested100037%
Total Not Requested170063%

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
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 controls100No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Titanium

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 controls100No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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