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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: $23,205

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $15,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,810

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $13,972

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMalibu Classic
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,590 $38,750 $40,690 $20,320
Base Invoice $33,518 $35,258 $36,984 $19,304
Remote start 385 385 385 190
Satellite radio 195 195 195 200
Sunroof 995 995 995 800
Front Seating Package       450
Luxury and Convenience Package       595
Remote start 327 327 327 158
Satellite radio 166 166 166 166
Sunroof 846 846 846 664
Front Seating Package       374
Luxury and Convenience Package       494
Options (change) 1,575 1,575 1,575 2,235
Options (change) 1,339 1,339 1,339 1,856
Destination 925 925 925 650
Total Price $39,090 $41,250 $43,190 $23,205
Total Invoice $35,782 $37,522 $39,248 $21,810

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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: $8,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,528
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMalibu Classic
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V8300hp V8300hp V8219hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG12/18 MPG12/18 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 7340, 7340, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17255/70-18255/70-18215/60-16
Total Price$39,090$41,250$43,190$23,205
Adjustments for Features-7,040-8,765-9,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,050$32,485$34,125$23,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$2,075$0
Total Invoice$35,782$37,522$39,248$21,810
Adjustments for Features-6,444-7,973-8,2380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,338$29,549$31,010$21,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$211$1,672$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMalibu Classic
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$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 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards$350$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$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$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
Alloy-look steel wheels   $100
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$9,390$11,115$11,415$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,040$8,765$9,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,444-7,973-8,2380

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20082008
ModelExpeditionMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.0 in106.3 in
Length206.5 in188.3 in
Width78.8 in69.9 in
Height77.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.2 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room50.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom37.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.3 ft315.4 ft3

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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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