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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: $23,380

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $6,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $5,639

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelEscapeEscapeMalibu Classic
TrimSETitaniumLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,300 $29,505 $20,320
Base Invoice $23,721 $27,664 $19,304
Remote start 495   190
2.0L I4 1,195 1,195  
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,495  
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Rear spoiler     175
Satellite radio     200
Sunroof     800
Remote start 462   158
2.0L I4 1,121 1,121  
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395  
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Rear spoiler     145
Satellite radio     166
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 3,185 2,690 2,410
Options (change) 2,978 2,516 2,001
Destination 895 895 650
Total Price $29,380 $33,090 $23,380
Total Invoice $27,594 $31,075 $21,955

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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: $2,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,119
Model Year201620162008
ModelEscapeEscapeMalibu Classic
TrimSETitaniumLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4240hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/30 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)60, 6355, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$29,380$33,090$23,380
Adjustments for Features-3,200-7,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,180$25,635$23,380
Cost Above Minimum$545$0$0
Total Invoice$27,594$31,075$21,955
Adjustments for Features-3,005-7,0010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,589$24,074$21,955
Cost Above Minimum$515$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201620162008
ModelEscapeEscapeMalibu Classic
TrimSETitaniumLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Stability control$400$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails $250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents $100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Total Value of Features$5,825$10,080$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,200$7,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,005-7,0010

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20162008
ModelEscapeMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in106.3 in
Length178.1 in188.3 in
Width72.4 in69.9 in
Height66.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,592 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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