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Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,280

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $3,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,872

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $2,517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelEscapeEscapeMalibu Classic
TrimXLTLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,455 $24,920 $20,320
Base Invoice $21,789 $23,123 $19,304
Sun and SYNC Package 745    
Engine-block heater 35 35 75
Remote start 345 345 190
3.0L V6 1,010 1,000  
Moon and Tune Package   745  
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Satellite radio     200
Sunroof     800
Sun and SYNC Package 633    
Engine-block heater 30 30 62
Remote start 293 293 158
3.0L V6 919 910  
Moon and Tune Package   633  
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Satellite radio     166
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 2,135 2,125 2,310
Options (change) 1,875 1,866 1,918
Destination 725 725 650
Total Price $26,315 $27,770 $23,280
Total Invoice $24,389 $25,714 $21,872

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $765
Model Year200920092008
ModelEscapeEscapeMalibu Classic
TrimXLTLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6240hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG0/0 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4320, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16215/60-16
Total Price$26,315$27,770$23,280
Adjustments for Features-1,890-3,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,425$24,630$23,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$205$0
Total Invoice$24,389$25,714$21,872
Adjustments for Features-1,752-2,9080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,637$22,806$21,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$169$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year200920092008
ModelEscapeEscapeMalibu Classic
TrimXLTLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Purse holder $0 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$3,740$4,990$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,890$3,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,752-2,9080

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20092008
ModelEscapeMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in106.3 in
Length174.7 in188.3 in
Width71.1 in69.9 in
Height67.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,369 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Purse holder0No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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