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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: $30,220

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,567

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162010
ModelEscapeMalibu
TrimTitaniumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,505 $26,955
Base Invoice $27,664 $25,607
2.0L I4 1,195  
Panoramic sunroof 1,495  
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof   850
3.6L V6   1,595
2.0L I4 1,121  
Panoramic sunroof 1,395  
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof   748
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 2,690 2,545
Options (change) 2,516 2,240
Destination 895 720
Total Price $33,090 $30,220
Total Invoice $31,075 $28,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $863
Model Year20162010
ModelEscapeMalibu
TrimTitaniumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$33,090$30,220
Adjustments for Features-3,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,500$30,220
Total Invoice$31,075$28,567
Adjustments for Features-3,3710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,704$28,567

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162010
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
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 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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$6,455$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3710

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162010
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

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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