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Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,075

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $20

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,068

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelEscapeMalibu
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,900 $25,555
Base Invoice $25,049 $24,149
Safety Package 595  
Sunroof 585 800
Power driver seat   200
Bodyside moldings   150
Safety Package 506  
Sunroof 498 664
Power driver seat   166
Bodyside moldings   125
Options (change) 1,180 1,150
Options (change) 1,004 955
Destination 615 670
Gas Tax -2,600 -1,300
Total Price $26,095 $26,075
Total Invoice $24,068 $24,474

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $101
Model Year20062009
ModelEscapeMalibu
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine133hp I4 H164hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTA4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)36/31 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/55-17
Total Price$26,095$26,075
Adjustments for Features0-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,095$25,750
Total Invoice$24,068$24,474
Adjustments for Features0-305
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,068$24,169

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062009
ModelEscapeMalibu
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights$125 
Outside temperature display $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Total Value of Features$2,675$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-305

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062009
ModelEscapeMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in112.3 in
Length174.9 in191.8 in
Width70.1 in70.3 in
Height69.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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