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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: $25,710

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $6,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,145

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $5,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelEscapeMalibu
TrimSELMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,170 $23,265
Base Invoice $26,269 $21,986
Chrome-coated alloy wheels 295  
2.0L I4 1,095  
Panoramic sunroof 1,395  
Satellite radio   325
Sunroof   800
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695
Chrome-coated alloy wheels 258  
2.0L I4 1,022  
Panoramic sunroof 1,217  
Satellite radio   293
Sunroof   664
Telematics service, such as OnStar   577
Options (change) 2,785 1,820
Options (change) 2,497 1,534
Destination 895 625
Total Price $31,850 $25,710
Total Invoice $29,661 $24,145

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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: $2,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,485
Model Year20132006
ModelEscapeMalibu
TrimSELMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$31,850$25,710
Adjustments for Features-3,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,595$25,710
Total Invoice$29,661$24,145
Adjustments for Features-3,0310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,630$24,145

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132006
ModelEscapeMalibu
TrimSELMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,005$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0310

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132006
ModelEscapeMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.9 in112.3 in
Length178.1 in187.8 in
Width72.4 in69.8 in
Height66.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,592 lb.3,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft341.0 ft3

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