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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: $29,435

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $645

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,590

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelEscapeMalibu
TrimHybrid LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,975 $28,600
Base Invoice $29,542 $27,027
Engine-block heater 35 75
Remote start 345  
Engine-block heater 30 66
Remote start 293  
Options (change) 380 75
Options (change) 323 66
Destination 725 760
Gas Tax -3,000 0
Total Price $30,080 $29,435
Total Invoice $27,590 $27,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $653
Model Year20092012
ModelEscapeMalibu
TrimHybrid LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4 H169hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)34/30 MPG26/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/50-18
Total Price$30,080$29,435
Adjustments for Features-4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,655$29,435
Total Invoice$27,590$27,853
Adjustments for Features-3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,200$27,853

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092012
ModelEscapeMalibu
TrimHybrid LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
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
Total Value of Features$3,215$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3900

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,620 lb.3,620 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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