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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: $24,720

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $4,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,187

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $4,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072012
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeMalibu
TrimXLTXLT SportHybridLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,280 $23,910 $25,655 $28,600
Base Invoice $21,012 $22,512 $24,198 $27,027
Safety Package 595 595 595  
Leather Comfort Group 595 595    
Sunroof 585 585 585  
Premium Package     3,995  
Safety Package 506 506 506  
Leather Comfort Group 506 506    
Sunroof 498 498 498  
Premium Package     3,396  
Options (change) 1,775 1,775 5,175 0
Options (change) 1,510 1,510 4,400 0
Destination 665 665 665 760
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,600 0
Total Price $24,720 $26,350 $28,895 $29,360
Total Invoice $23,187 $24,687 $26,663 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,286
Model Year2007200720072012
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeMalibu
TrimXLTXLT SportHybridLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4200hp V6133hp I4 H169hp I4
TransmissionA4A4CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4170, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16225/50-18
Total Price$24,720$26,350$28,895$29,360
Adjustments for Features0-525-1,825-2,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,720$25,825$27,070$26,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,105$2,350$0
Total Invoice$23,187$24,687$26,663$27,787
Adjustments for Features0-492-1,684-2,314
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,187$24,195$24,979$25,473
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,008$1,792$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2007200720072012
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeMalibu
TrimXLTXLT SportHybridLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
CVT  $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Brake assist  $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control   $400
Traction control   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 $250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Tubular side steps $350  
Wheel-lip moldings $75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200 
CD player  $125$125
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Compass   $0
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Outside temperature display   $50
Trip computer  $150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires $0  
Total Value of Features$2,720$3,245$4,545$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$1,825$2,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-492-1,684-2,314

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072012
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 Weight3,157 lb.3,416 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 XLT

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

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

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

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100Yes
Navigation system600No
CD changer, remote-125No
Trip computer150No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 170W, 4 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested137551%
Total Not Requested132549%

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