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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: $6,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,145

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $5,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelEscapeMalibu
TrimSEMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,160 $23,265
Base Invoice $23,492 $21,986
Chrome Package 1,445  
Convenience Package 1,395  
Remote start 535  
2.0L I4 1,195  
Panoramic sunroof 1,495  
Satellite radio   325
Sunroof   800
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695
Chrome Package 1,260  
Convenience Package 1,217  
Remote start 467  
2.0L I4 1,115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,305  
Satellite radio   293
Sunroof   664
Telematics service, such as OnStar   577
Options (change) 6,065 1,820
Options (change) 5,364 1,534
Destination 895 625
Total Price $32,120 $25,710
Total Invoice $29,751 $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: $3,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,989
Model Year20152006
ModelEscapeMalibu
TrimSEMaxx 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)235/45-19225/50-18
Total Price$32,120$25,710
Adjustments for Features-2,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,295$25,710
Total Invoice$29,751$24,145
Adjustments for Features-2,6170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,134$24,145

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152006
ModelEscapeMalibu
TrimSEMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Roof rails$250 
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 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
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$6,165$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6170

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152006
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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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

Chrome Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
235/45HR19 tires400No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Roof rails250No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
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 Requested20013%
Total Not Requested137587%

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