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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: $35,455

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $995

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,891

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelEscapeMalibu
TrimTitaniumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,045 $30,975
Base Invoice $30,602 $29,736
Safe and Smart Package 1,295  
All-weather floor mats 125 140
Panoramic sunroof 995  
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Safe and Smart Package 1,230  
All-weather floor mats 119 127
Panoramic sunroof 945  
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 2,415 4,600
Options (change) 2,294 4,185
Destination 995 875
Total Price $35,455 $36,450
Total Invoice $33,891 $34,796

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,324
Model Year20182018
ModelEscapeMalibu
TrimTitaniumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$35,455$36,450
Adjustments for Features-1,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,970$36,450
Total Invoice$33,891$34,796
Adjustments for Features-1,4190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,472$34,796

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelEscapeMalibu
TrimTitaniumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote climate control$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, side$100 
Pedestrian detection $50
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
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 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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$5,600$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4190

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelEscapeMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in111.4 in
Length178.1 in193.8 in
Width72.4 in73.0 in
Height66.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,613 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.0 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.0 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested150085%
Total Not Requested27515%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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