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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: $32,485

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $4,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112020
ModelEscapeMalibu
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,170 $33,370
Limited Luxury Package 1,780  
Navigation system 1,995  
Remote start 345  
Engine-block heater 35 100
Cargo net 65 65
All-weather floor mats 75 140
3.0L V6 1,195  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Limited Luxury Package 1,514  
Navigation system 1,696  
Remote start 293  
Engine-block heater 30 91
Cargo net 34 59
All-weather floor mats 64 127
3.0L V6 1,088  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 5,490 2,575
Options (change) 4,719 2,343
Destination 825 925
Total Price $32,485 $36,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,867
Model Year20112020
ModelEscapeMalibu
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionA6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/40-19
Total Price$32,485$36,870
Adjustments for Features0-2,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,485$34,710

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112020
ModelEscapeMalibu
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,330$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-191

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112020
ModelEscapeMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in111.4 in
Length174.7 in194.2 in
Width71.1 in73.0 in
Height67.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,369 lb.3,223 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft315.7 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 Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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