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Ford Expedition vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Expedition vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,815

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $15,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,486

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $12,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062008
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMalibu Classic
TrimXLTXLT SportEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,660 $35,500 $38,775 $40,525 $42,125 $20,320
Base Invoice $30,964 $31,695 $34,544 $36,067 $37,459 $19,304
Front buckets 595 595        
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255        
Technical Convenience Package 195 195        
Side curtain airbags 595 595 595 595 595  
Sunroof 860 860 860 860 860 800
Front Seating Package           450
Luxury and Convenience Package           595
Front buckets 506 506        
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217        
Technical Convenience Package 166 166        
Side curtain airbags 506 506 506 506 506  
Sunroof 731 731 731 731 731 664
Front Seating Package           374
Luxury and Convenience Package           494
Options (change) 2,500 2,500 1,455 1,455 1,455 1,845
Options (change) 2,126 2,126 1,237 1,237 1,237 1,532
Destination 820 820 820 820 820 650
Total Price $37,980 $38,820 $41,050 $42,800 $44,400 $22,815
Total Invoice $33,910 $34,641 $36,601 $38,124 $39,516 $21,486

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,723
Model Year200620062006200620062008
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMalibu Classic
TrimXLTXLT SportEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V8300hp V8300hp V8300hp V8300hp V8219hp V6
TransmissionA4A4A4A4A4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG14/19 MPG14/19 MPG14/19 MPG14/19 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 4260, 7260, 7260, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17265/70-17265/70-17265/70-17265/70-17215/60-16
Total Price$37,980$38,820$41,050$42,800$44,400$22,815
Adjustments for Features-3,025-3,200-5,000-6,225-6,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,955$35,620$36,050$36,575$38,275$22,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$665$1,095$1,620$3,320$0
Total Invoice$33,910$34,641$36,601$38,124$39,516$21,486
Adjustments for Features-2,701-2,856-4,458-5,545-5,4510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,209$31,785$32,143$32,579$34,065$21,486
Cost Above Minimum$0$576$934$1,370$2,856$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year200620062006200620062008
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMalibu Classic
TrimXLTXLT SportEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800$800$800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $900
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Traction control     $100
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250$250$250 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rack   $300$300 
Roof rails$250$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250     
Bodyside moldings     $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Running boards$350 $350$350  
Tubular side steps $350  $350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Cassette player$50$50    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325 
CD player$125$125   $125
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600  
Heated front seats   $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25$25$25 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100 
Power-folding third row seats    $1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350    
Machined alloy wheels  $350 $350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350  
White-letter tires$0$0$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,150$5,325$7,125$8,350$8,250$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,025$3,200$5,000$6,225$6,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,701-2,856-4,458-5,545-5,4510

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20062008
ModelExpeditionMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.0 in106.3 in
Length205.8 in188.3 in
Width78.7 in69.9 in
Height76.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight5,352 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room60.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom36.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
110.5 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Expedition XLT

Technical Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15067%
Total Not Requested7533%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition XLT Sport

Technical Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15067%
Total Not Requested7533%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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