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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: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMalibu
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,590 $38,750 $40,690 $28,600
Base Invoice $33,518 $35,258 $36,984 $27,027
Heated/cooled front seats 625      
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
Remote start 385 385 385  
Sunroof 995 995 995  
iPod integration 365 365 365  
Heated/cooled front seats 532      
Satellite radio 166 166 166  
Remote start 327 327 327  
Sunroof 846 846 846  
iPod integration 311 311 311  
Options (change) 2,565 1,940 1,940 0
Options (change) 2,182 1,650 1,650 0
Destination 925 925 925 760
Total Price $40,080 $41,615 $43,555 $29,360
Total Invoice $36,625 $37,833 $39,559 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,000
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMalibu
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V8300hp V8300hp V8169hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 7340, 7340, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17255/70-18255/70-18225/50-18
Total Price$40,080$41,615$43,555$29,360
Adjustments for Features-4,200-5,125-5,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,880$36,490$38,130$29,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$610$2,250$0
Total Invoice$36,625$37,833$39,559$27,787
Adjustments for Features-3,838-4,659-4,9270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,787$33,174$34,632$27,787
Cost Above Minimum$0$387$1,845$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2008200820082012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMalibu
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing 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 
AC power outlet   $100
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 
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 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
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 
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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards$350$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
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$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, 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 wheels   $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,690$8,615$8,915$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,200$5,125$5,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,838-4,659-4,9270

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082012
ModelExpeditionMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.0 in112.3 in
Length206.5 in191.8 in
Width78.8 in70.3 in
Height77.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight5,579 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.6 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 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.0 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.3 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%

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