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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: $28,795

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,127

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelEscapeMalibu
TrimTitaniumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $27,095
Base Invoice $27,300 $25,605
2.0L I4 1,195  
Panoramic sunroof 1,495  
Rear Power Package   250
Sunroof   800
2.0L I4 1,115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,305  
Rear Power Package   208
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 2,690 1,050
Options (change) 2,420 872
Destination 895 650
Total Price $32,830 $28,795
Total Invoice $30,615 $27,127

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $294
Model Year20152008
ModelEscapeMalibu
TrimTitaniumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$32,830$28,795
Adjustments for Features-3,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,405$28,795
Total Invoice$30,615$27,127
Adjustments for Features-3,1940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,421$27,127

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152008
ModelEscapeMalibu
TrimTitaniumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,855$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1940

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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152008
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.3,680 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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