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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: $3,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,268

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,274

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelEscapeMalibu
TrimTitaniumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,045 $26,880
Base Invoice $30,602 $25,402
Panoramic sunroof 995  
Rear Power Package   250
Sunroof   800
3.6L V6   1,595
Panoramic sunroof 945  
Rear Power Package   208
Sunroof   664
3.6L V6   1,324
Options (change) 995 2,645
Options (change) 945 2,196
Destination 995 670
Total Price $34,035 $30,195
Total Invoice $32,542 $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: $2,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,415
Model Year20182009
ModelEscapeMalibu
TrimTitaniumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$34,035$30,195
Adjustments for Features-5,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,085$30,195
Total Invoice$32,542$28,268
Adjustments for Features-5,6890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,853$28,268

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182009
ModelEscapeMalibu
TrimTitaniumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Obstacle detection, side$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
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 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,230$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6890

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182009
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
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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