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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: $30,290

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $14,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,674

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $10,763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620152015
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMalibuMalibu
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,775 $40,525 $42,125 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $34,544 $36,067 $37,459 $24,443 $26,762
Stability control 595 595 595    
Side curtain airbags 595 595 595    
Heated/cooled front seats 625        
Sunroof 860 860 860 1,000  
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 495 495
Leather Package       1,250  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,125 1,850
Stability control 506 506 506    
Side curtain airbags 506 506 506    
Heated/cooled front seats 532        
Sunroof 731 731 731 880  
Universal garage door opener 102 102 102    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,696 436 436
Leather Package       1,100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       990 1,628
Options (change) 4,790 4,165 4,165 3,870 2,345
Options (change) 4,073 3,541 3,541 3,406 2,064
Destination 820 820 820 825 825
Total Price $44,385 $45,510 $47,110 $30,290 $31,490
Total Invoice $39,437 $40,428 $41,820 $28,674 $29,651

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,201
Model Year20062006200620152015
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMalibuMalibu
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V8300hp V8300hp V8196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7260, 7260, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17265/70-17265/70-17235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$44,385$45,510$47,110$30,290$31,490
Adjustments for Features-685-1,110-1,010-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,700$44,400$46,100$30,240$31,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$2,400$0$1,250
Total Invoice$39,437$40,428$41,820$28,674$29,651
Adjustments for Features-609-986-897-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,828$39,442$40,923$28,627$29,651
Cost Above Minimum$0$614$2,095$0$1,024

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062006200620152015
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMalibuMalibu
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Remote app   $25$25
Remote start   $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags   $350$350
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Roof rack $300$300  
Roof rails$250    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
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$200
Running boards$350$350   
Tubular side steps  $350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
App support   $0$0
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$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  
Total Value of Features$6,025$6,450$6,350$5,390$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$685$1,110$1,010$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-609-986-897-470

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062015
ModelExpeditionMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.0 in107.8 in
Length205.8 in191.5 in
Width78.7 in73.0 in
Height76.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight5,353 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.4 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.4 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in36.8 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 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.9 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
110.5 ft316.3 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 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35034%
Total Not Requested69066%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102561%
Total Not Requested65039%

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