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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: $25,030

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $3,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,157

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $3,824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelEscapeMalibu
TrimXLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,685 $27,095
Base Invoice $20,229 $25,605
Convenience Package 295  
Sun and Satellite Package 545  
Leather Comfort Group 695  
Interior ambient lighting 295  
Engine-block heater 35 75
Cargo net 65  
Remote start 425  
CD changer, in-dash 295  
Sunroof   800
Convenience Package 251  
Sun and Satellite Package 464  
Leather Comfort Group 591  
Interior ambient lighting 251  
Engine-block heater 30 62
Cargo net 34  
Remote start 361  
CD changer, in-dash 251  
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 2,650 875
Options (change) 2,233 726
Destination 695 650
Total Price $25,030 $28,620
Total Invoice $23,157 $26,981

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,551
Model Year20082008
ModelEscapeMalibu
TrimXLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/50-18
Total Price$25,030$28,620
Adjustments for Features0-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,030$27,270
Total Invoice$23,157$26,981
Adjustments for Features0-1,273
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,157$25,708

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082008
ModelEscapeMalibu
TrimXLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,365$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,273

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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082008
ModelEscapeMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in112.3 in
Length174.7 in191.8 in
Width71.1 in70.3 in
Height67.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,273 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 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		29.2 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.3 ft315.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested28055%
Total Not Requested22545%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested115098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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