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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Freestyle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Freestyle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,185

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $4,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,539

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $3,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelMalibuFreestyleFreestyle
TrimMaxx LTZSELLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,465 $26,505 $28,530
Base Invoice $22,175 $24,419 $26,242
CD changer, in-dash 300    
Sunroof 800 895 895
Entertainment system, console-mounted 995    
Safety Package   695 695
Traction control   195 195
Leather seating surfaces   0  
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench   115  
Front Row Comfort Package   495  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   995 995
Universal garage door opener     150
Power-adjustable pedals     195
CD changer, in-dash 249    
Sunroof 664 779 779
Entertainment system, console-mounted 826    
Safety Package   605 605
Traction control   170 170
Leather seating surfaces   0  
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench   100  
Front Row Comfort Package   431  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   866 866
Universal garage door opener     131
Power-adjustable pedals     170
Options (change) 2,095 3,390 3,125
Options (change) 1,739 2,951 2,721
Destination 625 700 700
Total Price $26,185 $30,595 $32,355
Total Invoice $24,539 $28,070 $29,663

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Freestyle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,696
Model Year200620062006
ModelMalibuFreestyleFreestyle
TrimMaxx LTZSELLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine201hp V6203hp V6203hp V6
TransmissionT4CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/65-17215/65-17
Total Price$26,185$30,595$32,355
Adjustments for Features0-910-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,185$29,685$30,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$795
Total Invoice$24,539$28,070$29,663
Adjustments for Features0-835-1,719
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,539$27,235$27,944
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$709

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Freestyle

Model Year200620062006
ModelMalibuFreestyleFreestyle
TrimMaxx LTZSELLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear spoiler$200  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$4,390$5,300$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$910$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-835-1,719

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Ford Freestyle

Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuFreestyle
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.3 in112.9 in
Length187.8 in200.1 in
Width69.8 in74.9 in
Height58.1 in68.3 in
Curb Weight3,459 lb.3,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in40.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.845.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft391.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Freestyle SEL

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35035%
Total Not Requested65065%
Front Row Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested25034%
Total Not Requested47566%

Option Package Details
Ford Freestyle Limited

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35035%
Total Not Requested65065%

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