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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: $5,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,145

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $5,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172006
ModelEscapeEscapeMalibu
TrimSETitaniumMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,250 $29,250 $23,265
Base Invoice $24,115 $27,935 $21,986
Sport Appearance Package 1,295    
Remote start 495    
2.0L I4 1,295 1,295  
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,495  
Satellite radio     325
Sunroof     800
Telematics service, such as OnStar     695
Sport Appearance Package 1,230    
Remote start 470    
2.0L I4 1,237 1,237  
Panoramic sunroof 1,420 1,420  
Satellite radio     293
Sunroof     664
Telematics service, such as OnStar     577
Options (change) 4,580 2,790 1,820
Options (change) 4,357 2,657 1,534
Destination 895 895 625
Total Price $30,725 $32,935 $25,710
Total Invoice $29,367 $31,487 $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: $945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,338
Model Year201720172006
ModelEscapeEscapeMalibu
TrimSETitaniumMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine245hp I4245hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG22/29 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)60, 6355, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19235/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$30,725$32,935$25,710
Adjustments for Features-2,805-6,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,920$26,655$25,710
Cost Above Minimum$1,265$0$0
Total Invoice$29,367$31,487$24,145
Adjustments for Features-2,681-6,0040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,686$25,483$24,145
Cost Above Minimum$1,203$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201720172006
ModelEscapeEscapeMalibu
TrimSETitaniumMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250 
Remote app $25 
Remote climate control $25 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0 
Android Auto support $100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,405$9,880$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,805$6,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,681-6,0040

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172006
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 Weight3,613 lb.3,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.0 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.0 ft341.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
235/45HR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

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