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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: $30,790

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $1,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,229

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelEscapeMalibuMalibu
TrimLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,170 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $24,400 $24,443 $26,762
Limited Luxury Package 1,780    
Navigation system 1,995 495 495
Remote start 345    
All-weather floor mats 75 140 140
Engine-block heater 35 75 75
Cargo net 65    
3.0L V6 1,195    
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,125 1,300
Sunroof   1,000  
2.0L I4   1,535 2,160
Limited Luxury Package 1,514    
Navigation system 1,696 436 436
Remote start 293    
All-weather floor mats 64 123 123
Engine-block heater 30 66 66
Cargo net 34    
3.0L V6 1,088    
Electronics and Entertainment Package   990 1,144
Sunroof   880  
2.0L I4   1,466 2,041
Options (change) 5,490 4,370 4,170
Options (change) 4,719 3,961 3,810
Destination 825 825 825
Total Price $32,485 $30,790 $33,315
Total Invoice $29,944 $29,229 $31,397

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $153
Model Year201120152015
ModelEscapeMalibuMalibu
TrimLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$32,485$30,790$33,315
Adjustments for Features-6100-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,875$30,790$31,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$925
Total Invoice$29,944$29,229$31,397
Adjustments for Features-5620-1,508
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,382$29,229$29,889
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$660

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120152015
ModelEscapeMalibuMalibu
TrimLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist$25  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Safety key$5  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$4,060$3,450$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$610$0$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-5620-1,508

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112015
ModelEscapeMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in107.8 in
Length174.7 in191.5 in
Width71.1 in73.0 in
Height67.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,369 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152572%
Total Not Requested60028%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67565%
Total Not Requested36535%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested49047%
Total Not Requested55053%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%

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