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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: $23,570

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $5,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202008
ModelEscapeEscapeMalibu
TrimSE Sport HybridTitanium HybridHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,265 $33,550 $23,895
Driver Convenience Package     325
Driver Convenience Package     270
Options (change) 0 0 325
Options (change) 0 0 270
Destination 1,245 1,245 650
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $29,510 $34,795 $23,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,269
Model Year202020202008
ModelEscapeEscapeMalibu
TrimSE Sport HybridTitanium HybridHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine163hp I4 H163hp I4 H164hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTA4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)44/37 MPG44/37 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)60, 6355, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-19215/60-16
Total Price$29,510$34,795$23,570
Adjustments for Features-2,935-8,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,575$26,035$23,570
Cost Above Minimum$540$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year202020202008
ModelEscapeEscapeMalibu
TrimSE Sport HybridTitanium HybridHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250 
Remote app $25 
Remote climate control $25 
Remote start $150 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Obstacle detection, side $100 
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 
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 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0 
Android Auto support $100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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 
Total Value of Features$4,480$10,305$1,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,935$8,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-124-3130

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20202008
ModelEscapeMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in112.3 in
Length180.5 in191.8 in
Width74.1 in70.3 in
Height66.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,554 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.4 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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