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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: $24,370

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $7,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,865

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $7,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelEscapeEscapeMalibu
TrimHybridHybrid LimitedHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,570 $33,080 $23,895
Base Invoice $28,409 $30,687 $22,581
Sunroof 795   800
Driver Convenience Package     325
Sunroof 676   664
Driver Convenience Package     270
Options (change) 795 0 1,125
Options (change) 676 0 934
Destination 825 825 650
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $32,190 $33,905 $24,370
Total Invoice $29,910 $31,512 $22,865

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,510
Model Year201220122008
ModelEscapeEscapeMalibu
TrimHybridHybrid LimitedHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4 H153hp I4 H164hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTA4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)34/30 MPG34/30 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16215/60-16
Total Price$32,190$33,905$24,370
Adjustments for Features-1,375-3,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,815$30,530$24,370
Cost Above Minimum$285$0$0
Total Invoice$29,910$31,512$22,865
Adjustments for Features-1,278-3,1370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,632$28,375$22,865
Cost Above Minimum$257$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201220122008
ModelEscapeEscapeMalibu
TrimHybridHybrid LimitedHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad $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 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$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 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Total Value of Features$3,495$5,495$2,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,375$3,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,278-3,1370

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122008
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.3,550 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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