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Ford Expedition vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Expedition vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $11,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMalibu
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,775 $40,525 $42,125 $28,600
Base Invoice $34,544 $36,067 $37,459 $27,027
Heated/cooled front seats 625      
Stability control 595 595 595  
Side curtain airbags 595 595 595  
Sunroof 860 860 860  
3.6L V6       1,600
Heated/cooled front seats 532      
Stability control 506 506 506  
Side curtain airbags 506 506 506  
Sunroof 731 731 731  
3.6L V6       1,512
Options (change) 2,675 2,050 2,050 1,600
Options (change) 2,275 1,743 1,743 1,512
Destination 820 820 820 760
Total Price $42,270 $43,395 $44,995 $30,960
Total Invoice $37,639 $38,630 $40,022 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,216
Model Year2006200620062012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMalibu
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V8300hp V8300hp V8252hp V6
TransmissionA4A4A4T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG14/19 MPG14/19 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7260, 7260, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17265/70-17265/70-17225/50-18
Total Price$42,270$43,395$44,995$30,960
Adjustments for Features-2,385-2,810-2,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,885$40,585$42,285$30,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$2,400$0
Total Invoice$37,639$38,630$40,022$29,299
Adjustments for Features-2,124-2,501-2,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,515$36,129$37,612$29,299
Cost Above Minimum$0$614$2,097$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2006200620062012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMalibu
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags   $350
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack $300$300 
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
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 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Running boards$350$350  
Tubular side steps  $350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player   $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
Satellite radio   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
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  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
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 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-folding third row seats  $1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,475$6,900$6,800$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,385$2,810$2,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,124-2,501-2,4100

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062012
ModelExpeditionMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.0 in112.3 in
Length205.8 in191.8 in
Width78.7 in70.3 in
Height76.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight5,352 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.4 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in37.6 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 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.9 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
110.5 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer

Heated/cooled front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%

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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