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Ford EcoSport vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford EcoSport vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,865

Ford EcoSport Titanium   
Difference: $2,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,163

Ford EcoSport Titanium   
Difference: $1,619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201620162016
ModelEcoSportMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimTitaniumLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,740 $25,020 $30,920 $27,770
Base Invoice $25,096 $24,019 $29,683 $26,659
Cargo organizer 110 140 140 140
Cold Weather Package 340      
Remote start 495      
Full-size spare tire 185      
Convenience and Technology Package   895   895
Leather Package   1,395   1,395
Navigation system   495   495
Cargo net   60 60 60
All-weather floor mats   140 140 140
Panoramic sunroof   1,150 1,270 1,150
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Cargo organizer 104 127 127 127
Cold Weather Package 322      
Remote start 470      
Full-size spare tire 176      
Convenience and Technology Package   814   814
Leather Package   1,269   1,269
Navigation system   450   450
Cargo net   55 55 55
All-weather floor mats   127 127 127
Panoramic sunroof   1,046 1,156 1,046
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Options (change) 1,130 4,275 1,610 5,470
Options (change) 1,072 3,888 1,465 4,975
Destination 995 875 875 875
Total Price $27,865 $30,170 $33,405 $34,115
Total Invoice $27,163 $28,782 $32,023 $32,509

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford EcoSport vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford EcoSport Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,682
Model Year2018201620162016
ModelEcoSportMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimTitaniumLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine123hp I3163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T8CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)675, 10?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-17245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$27,865$30,170$33,405$34,115
Adjustments for Features-1,0900-990-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,775$30,170$32,415$32,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,245$2,045
Total Invoice$27,163$28,782$32,023$32,509
Adjustments for Features-1,0630-949-1,811
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,100$28,782$31,074$30,698
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,292$1,916

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Features Comparison: Ford EcoSport vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2018201620162016
ModelEcoSportMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimTitaniumLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 
Remote climate control$25   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system$200  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  $100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Full-size spare tire$225   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Temporary spare tire $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat  $40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Externally-mounted spare$0   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
HD radio$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Total Value of Features$5,640$4,550$5,540$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,090$0$990$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0630-949-1,811

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Specifications Comparison: Ford EcoSport vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182016
ModelEcoSportMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.2 in111.4 in
Length161.3 in193.8 in
Width69.5 in73.0 in
Height64.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,061 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.9 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
50.0 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford EcoSport Titanium

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested17588%
Total Not Requested2512%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Safety key5Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested55588%
Total Not Requested7512%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Safety key5Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested55588%
Total Not Requested7512%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested122569%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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