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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: $30,470

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $15,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $14,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelMalibuFlex
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,165 $38,400
Base Invoice $25,806 $36,672
Temporary spare tire 100  
Sunroof 850 1,595
3.6L V6 1,595  
3.5L V6   2,850
AWD   1,950
Temporary spare tire 88  
Sunroof 748 1,515
3.6L V6 1,404  
3.5L V6   2,721
AWD   1,863
Options (change) 2,545 6,395
Options (change) 2,240 6,099
Destination 760 995
Total Price $30,470 $45,790
Total Invoice $28,806 $43,766

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,079
Model Year20112018
ModelMalibuFlex
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/45-20
Total Price$30,470$45,790
Adjustments for Features0-8,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,470$37,545
Total Invoice$28,806$43,766
Adjustments for Features0-7,881
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,806$35,885

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20112018
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 
Universal garage door opener $100
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 
Cargo net $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
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
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,465$10,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,881

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20112018
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 Weight3,645 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 in55.5 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
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 controls100No
255/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested100057%
Total Not Requested75043%

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