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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: $28,030

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $2,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,002

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $2,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010
ModelEscapeMalibu
TrimXLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,045 $26,955
Base Invoice $22,446 $25,607
Package 204A 1,880  
Remote start 345  
Engine-block heater 35 75
3.0L V6 1,000  
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof   850
3.6L V6   1,595
Package 204A 1,598  
Remote start 293  
Engine-block heater 30 66
3.0L V6 910  
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof   748
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 3,260 2,620
Options (change) 2,831 2,306
Destination 725 720
Total Price $28,030 $30,295
Total Invoice $26,002 $28,633

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,785
Model Year20102010
ModelEscapeMalibu
TrimXLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/50-18
Total Price$28,030$30,295
Adjustments for Features0-895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,030$29,400
Total Invoice$26,002$28,633
Adjustments for Features0-846
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,002$27,787

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102010
ModelEscapeMalibu
TrimXLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Sunshade, rear $125
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
911 assist$25 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
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 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Heated mirrors $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $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 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,620$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-846

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102010
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 Weight3,369 lb.3,680 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

Package 204A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested207586%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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