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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: $30,470

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142011
ModelEscapeEscapeMalibu
TrimSETitaniumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,060 $28,610 $27,165
Base Invoice $23,398 $26,708 $25,806
Leather Comfort Package 1,195    
Convenience Package 1,395    
Remote start 445    
2.0L I4 1,195 1,195  
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,495  
Temporary spare tire     100
Sunroof     850
3.6L V6     1,595
Leather Comfort Package 1,043    
Convenience Package 1,217    
Remote start 388    
2.0L I4 1,115 1,115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,305 1,305  
Temporary spare tire     88
Sunroof     748
3.6L V6     1,404
Options (change) 5,725 2,690 2,545
Options (change) 5,068 2,420 2,240
Destination 895 895 760
Total Price $31,680 $32,195 $30,470
Total Invoice $29,361 $30,023 $28,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,851
Model Year201420142011
ModelEscapeEscapeMalibu
TrimSETitaniumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4240hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/30 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9355, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$31,680$32,195$30,470
Adjustments for Features-1,915-3,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$28,905$30,470
Cost Above Minimum$860$0$0
Total Invoice$29,361$30,023$28,806
Adjustments for Features-1,775-3,0680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,586$26,955$28,806
Cost Above Minimum$631$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201420142011
ModelEscapeEscapeMalibu
TrimSETitaniumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,205$6,580$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,915$3,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,775-3,0680

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142011
ModelEscapeMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in112.3 in
Length178.1 in191.8 in
Width72.4 in70.3 in
Height66.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,592 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

Leather Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested905100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Roof rails250No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested30019%
Total Not Requested127581%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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