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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: $31,775

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $2,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,054

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $1,763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620132013
ModelEscapeMalibuMalibu
TrimTitanium2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,505 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $27,664 $23,769 $25,859
Navigation system 795 795 795
2.0L I4 1,195 1,710 2,335
Panoramic sunroof 1,495    
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175 1,350
Leather Package   1,000  
Forward collision warning   395 395
Sunroof   1,000  
Premium Package     1,000
Navigation system 742 700 700
2.0L I4 1,121 1,633 2,207
Panoramic sunroof 1,395    
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034 1,188
Leather Package   880  
Forward collision warning   348 348
Sunroof   880  
Premium Package     880
Options (change) 3,485 6,075 5,875
Options (change) 3,258 5,475 5,323
Destination 895 810 810
Total Price $33,885 $31,775 $34,050
Total Invoice $31,817 $30,054 $31,992

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $223
Model Year201620132013
ModelEscapeMalibuMalibu
TrimTitanium2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$33,885$31,775$34,050
Adjustments for Features-2,1150-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,770$31,775$33,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,275
Total Invoice$31,817$30,054$31,992
Adjustments for Features-1,9860-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,831$30,054$31,052
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$998

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201620132013
ModelEscapeMalibuMalibu
TrimTitanium2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr 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  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Curve control$50  
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Safety key$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Roof rails$250  
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Total Value of Features$5,755$3,640$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,115$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9860-940

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162013
ModelEscapeMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in107.8 in
Length178.1 in191.5 in
Width72.4 in73.0 in
Height66.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,592 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62560%
Total Not Requested41540%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140090%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40034%
Total Not Requested77566%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

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