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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: $30,525

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $6,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,954

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $4,887

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelEscapeMalibu
TrimHybrid LimitedEco
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,080 $24,985
Base Invoice $30,687 $23,860
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,395  
Remote start 345  
Navigation system   1,120
Premium Audio Package   1,610
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   1,000
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,036  
Remote start 293  
Navigation system   986
Premium Audio Package   1,538
Leather Package   880
Sunroof   880
Options (change) 2,740 4,730
Options (change) 2,329 4,284
Destination 825 810
Total Price $36,645 $30,525
Total Invoice $33,841 $28,954

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Eco
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,532
Model Year20122013
ModelEscapeMalibu
TrimHybrid LimitedEco
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4 H182hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)34/30 MPG25/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-17
Total Price$36,645$30,525
Adjustments for Features0-680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,645$29,845
Total Invoice$33,841$28,954
Adjustments for Features0-645
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,841$28,309

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122013
ModelEscapeMalibu
TrimHybrid LimitedEco
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
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
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,885$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-645

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122013
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 Weight3,620 lb.3,589 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 Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested107549%
Total Not Requested114051%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%

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