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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: $34,320

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $2,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132020
ModelEscapeEscapeMalibu
TrimSELTitaniumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,170 $30,370 $33,370
Navigation system 795 795  
Package 302A 1,895    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 140
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395  
2.0L I4 1,095    
Leather seating surfaces   895  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270
Navigation system 694 694  
Package 302A 1,654    
All-weather floor mats 66 66 127
Panoramic sunroof 1,217 1,217  
2.0L I4 1,022    
Leather seating surfaces   781  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066
Options (change) 5,255 3,160 2,410
Options (change) 4,653 2,758 2,193
Destination 895 895 925
Total Price $34,320 $34,425 $36,705

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape Titanium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,871
Model Year201320132020
ModelEscapeEscapeMalibu
TrimSELTitaniumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4240hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/30 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10355, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19245/40-19
Total Price$34,320$34,425$36,705
Adjustments for Features-560-1,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,760$33,365$36,705
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201320132020
ModelEscapeEscapeMalibu
TrimSELTitaniumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$4,600$5,100$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$560$1,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-519-9850

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132020
ModelEscapeMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in111.4 in
Length178.1 in194.2 in
Width72.4 in73.0 in
Height66.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,592 lb.3,223 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Roof rails250No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested50025%
Total Not Requested147575%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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