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

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Ford Expedition vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,780

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $16,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,993

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $14,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMalibu Limited
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,745 $45,270 $46,780 $28,420
Base Invoice $36,281 $42,196 $43,569 $26,857
Navigation system 2,105 2,105 2,105 495
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 140
Remote start 345 345 345  
Package 203A 5,855      
Sunroof   995 995  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,850
Navigation system 1,789 1,789 1,789 450
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64 127
Remote start 293 293 293  
Package 203A 4,976      
Sunroof   846 846  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,684
Options (change) 8,380 3,520 3,520 2,485
Options (change) 7,122 2,992 2,992 2,261
Destination 995 995 995 875
Total Price $48,120 $49,785 $51,295 $31,780
Total Invoice $44,398 $46,183 $47,556 $29,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,880
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMalibu Limited
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V8310hp V8310hp V8202hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 7340, 7340, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/65-18275/65-18215/60-16
Total Price$48,120$49,785$51,295$31,780
Adjustments for Features-3,820-4,620-4,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,300$45,165$46,425$31,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$865$2,125$0
Total Invoice$44,398$46,183$47,556$29,993
Adjustments for Features-3,525-4,286-4,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,873$41,897$43,041$29,993
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,024$2,168$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year2012201220122016
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMalibu Limited
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Remote app   $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags   $300
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards$350$350$350 
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
App support   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$8,260$9,060$9,310$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,820$4,620$4,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,525-4,286-4,5150

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20122016
ModelExpeditionMalibu Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.0 in107.8 in
Length206.5 in191.5 in
Width78.8 in73.0 in
Height77.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight5,579 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.2 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.8 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 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.0 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.3 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Expedition XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%
Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
AC power outlet100Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Unbranded, 340W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-folding third row seats400No
Total Requested300063%
Total Not Requested172537%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%

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