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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: $25,570

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $95

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,970

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007
ModelEscapeEscapeMalibu
TrimXLTXLT SportMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,280 $23,910 $23,915
Base Invoice $21,012 $22,512 $22,600
Leather Comfort Group 595 595  
Safety Package 595 595  
Sunroof 585 585 800
3.0L V6 850    
CD changer, in-dash     300
Leather Comfort Group 506 506  
Safety Package 506 506  
Sunroof 498 498 664
3.0L V6 783    
CD changer, in-dash     249
Options (change) 2,625 1,775 1,100
Options (change) 2,293 1,510 913
Destination 665 665 650
Total Price $25,570 $26,350 $25,665
Total Invoice $23,970 $24,687 $24,163

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,921
Model Year200720072007
ModelEscapeEscapeMalibu
TrimXLTXLT SportMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6200hp V6217hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG20/24 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/50-17
Total Price$25,570$26,350$25,665
Adjustments for Features0-525-2,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,570$25,825$23,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$0
Total Invoice$23,970$24,687$24,163
Adjustments for Features0-492-2,114
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,970$24,195$22,049
Cost Above Minimum$0$225$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200720072007
ModelEscapeEscapeMalibu
TrimXLTXLT SportMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear spoiler  $200
Tubular side steps $350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0 
Total Value of Features$2,345$2,870$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$2,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-492-2,114

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072007
ModelEscapeMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.2 in112.3 in
Length174.9 in187.8 in
Width70.1 in69.8 in
Height69.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,276 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft341.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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