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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: $30,195

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,268

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,709

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172009
ModelEscapeEscapeMalibu
TrimSETitaniumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,250 $29,250 $26,880
Base Invoice $24,115 $27,935 $25,402
Leather Comfort Package 1,595    
Technology Package 1,395    
Remote start 495    
2.0L I4 1,295 1,295  
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,495  
Rear Power Package     250
Sunroof     800
3.6L V6     1,595
Leather Comfort Package 1,515    
Technology Package 1,325    
Remote start 470    
2.0L I4 1,237 1,237  
Panoramic sunroof 1,420 1,420  
Rear Power Package     208
Sunroof     664
3.6L V6     1,324
Options (change) 6,275 2,790 2,645
Options (change) 5,967 2,657 2,196
Destination 895 895 670
Total Price $32,420 $32,935 $30,195
Total Invoice $30,977 $31,487 $28,268

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $844
Model Year201720172009
ModelEscapeEscapeMalibu
TrimSETitaniumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG22/29 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9355, 10210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$32,420$32,935$30,195
Adjustments for Features-2,850-4,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,570$28,685$30,195
Cost Above Minimum$885$0$0
Total Invoice$30,977$31,487$28,268
Adjustments for Features-2,723-4,0630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,254$27,424$28,268
Cost Above Minimum$830$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201720172009
ModelEscapeEscapeMalibu
TrimSETitaniumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
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 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,280$7,680$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,850$4,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,723-4,0630

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172009
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 Weight3,613 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.0 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.0 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

Leather Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested17511%
Total Not Requested145089%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

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