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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Freestar Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Freestar Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,390

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $2,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,981

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $1,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420062006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuFreestarFreestar
TrimECO2LTLTZSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $25,945 $25,315 $27,790 $26,615 $29,575
Base Invoice $24,777 $24,176 $26,262 $24,498 $27,162
Leather Package 1,000 1,000      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175 1,175      
Engine-block heater   75 75 35 35
Stability Control       595 595
Obstacle detection, rear       200 200
Premium Package       695 375
Side curtain airbags, three rows       695 695
Power passenger seat       305 305
Leather seating surfaces       890  
Console without shifter       150 150
Heated front seats         245
Leather Package 880 880      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034 1,034      
Engine-block heater   66 66 30 30
Stability Control       506 506
Obstacle detection, rear       170 170
Premium Package       591 319
Side curtain airbags, three rows       591 591
Power passenger seat       259 259
Leather seating surfaces       757  
Console without shifter       128 128
Heated front seats         208
Options (change) 2,175 2,250 75 3,565 2,600
Options (change) 1,914 1,980 66 3,032 2,211
Destination 825 825 825 730 730
Total Price $28,945 $28,390 $28,690 $30,910 $32,905
Total Invoice $27,516 $26,981 $27,153 $28,260 $30,103

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Freestar

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,158
Model Year20142014201420062006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuFreestarFreestar
TrimECO2LTLTZSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine182hp I4 H196hp I4196hp I4201hp V6201hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18215/60-16235/60-16235/60-16
Total Price$28,945$28,390$28,690$30,910$32,905
Adjustments for Features-915-925-4500-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,030$27,465$28,240$30,910$31,180
Cost Above Minimum$565$0$775$0$270
Total Invoice$27,516$26,981$27,153$28,260$30,103
Adjustments for Features-870-879-4260-1,578
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,646$26,102$26,727$28,260$28,525
Cost Above Minimum$544$0$625$0$265

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Freestar

Model Year20142014201420062006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuFreestarFreestar
TrimECO2LTLTZSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic   $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Dual power sliding doors    $800
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125$125
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rack   $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150 
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Engine-block heater $35$35$35$35
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Rear seat audio controls    $25
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Conversation mirror   $25$25
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Removable second row seats   $0$0
Stowable third row seats   $600$600
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50$50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Total Value of Features$5,775$5,785$5,310$4,860$6,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$915$925$450$0$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-870-879-4260-1,578

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Freestar

Model Year20142006
ModelMalibuFreestar
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase107.8 in120.8 in
Length191.5 in201.0 in
Width73.0 in76.4 in
Height57.6 in70.6 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.4,296 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in63.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in66.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.373.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.3135.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu ECO

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested36535%
Total Not Requested67565%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested36535%
Total Not Requested67565%

Option Package Details
Ford Freestar SEL

Side curtain airbags, three rows
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Stability Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Alarm100No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Freestar Limited

Side curtain airbags, three rows
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Stability Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Alarm100No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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