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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: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelEscapeMalibu
TrimTitaniumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,045 $28,600
Base Invoice $30,602 $27,027
Panoramic sunroof 995  
3.6L V6   1,600
Panoramic sunroof 945  
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 995 1,600
Options (change) 945 1,512
Destination 995 760
Total Price $34,035 $30,960
Total Invoice $32,542 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,914
Model Year20182012
ModelEscapeMalibu
TrimTitaniumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$34,035$30,960
Adjustments for Features-6,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,595$30,960
Total Invoice$32,542$29,299
Adjustments for Features-6,1570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,385$29,299

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182012
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
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
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
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 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$9,080$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1570

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182012
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.3,645 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

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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