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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: $27,399

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $3,711

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,579

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $3,106

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112007
ModelEscapeEscapeMalibu
TrimXLTLimitedMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,670 $26,170 $23,710
Base Invoice $23,035 $24,400 $22,406
Sun and SYNC Package 995    
Leather Comfort Group 985    
Remote start 345 345  
Cargo net 65 65  
Engine-block heater 35 35 50
3.0L V6 1,195 1,195  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
Limited Luxury Package   1,780  
Satellite radio     199
Sunroof     800
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,295
Telematics service, such as OnStar     695
Sun and SYNC Package 846    
Leather Comfort Group 838    
Remote start 293 293  
Cargo net 34 34  
Engine-block heater 30 30 42
3.0L V6 1,088 1,088  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,696  
Limited Luxury Package   1,514  
Satellite radio     165
Sunroof     664
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,075
Telematics service, such as OnStar     577
Options (change) 5,615 5,415 3,039
Options (change) 4,825 4,655 2,523
Destination 825 825 650
Total Price $31,110 $32,410 $27,399
Total Invoice $28,685 $29,880 $25,579

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,741
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,212
Model Year201120112007
ModelEscapeEscapeMalibu
TrimXLTLimitedMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6240hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4320, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/50-18
Total Price$31,110$32,410$27,399
Adjustments for Features-970-1,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,140$30,415$27,399
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0
Total Invoice$28,685$29,880$25,579
Adjustments for Features-894-1,8390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,791$28,041$25,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120112007
ModelEscapeEscapeMalibu
TrimXLTLimitedMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
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
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,555$6,580$4,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$970$1,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-894-1,8390

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112007
ModelEscapeMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in112.3 in
Length174.7 in187.8 in
Width71.1 in69.8 in
Height67.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,369 lb.3,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 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
29.2 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft341.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested92580%
Total Not Requested22520%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested102548%

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