Ford Escape Ford Escape 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2020

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,960

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $2,745

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162020
ModelEscapeMalibu
TrimTitaniumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,505 $33,370
Navigation system 795  
All-weather floor mats 75 140
Panoramic sunroof 1,495  
2.0L I4 1,195  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Navigation system 742  
All-weather floor mats 70 127
Panoramic sunroof 1,395  
2.0L I4 1,121  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 3,560 2,410
Options (change) 3,328 2,193
Destination 895 925
Total Price $33,960 $36,705

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Ford Escape dealer quotes or Chevrolet Malibu dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape Titanium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,609
Model Year20162020
ModelEscapeMalibu
TrimTitaniumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$33,960$36,705
Adjustments for Features-1,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,725$36,705

Return to top

Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162020
ModelEscapeMalibu
TrimTitaniumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Total Value of Features$4,325$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1600

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162020
ModelEscapeMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in111.4 in
Length178.1 in194.2 in
Width72.4 in73.0 in
Height66.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,592 lb.3,223 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft315.7 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.