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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: $30,430

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $17,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,797

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $15,601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMalibuMalibu
TrimXLTLimitedKing Ranch2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,745 $45,270 $46,780 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $36,281 $42,196 $43,569 $24,443 $26,762
Navigation system 2,105 2,105 2,105 495 495
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 140 140
Remote start 345 345 345    
Package 203A 5,855        
Sunroof   995 995 1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,125 1,850
Leather Package       1,250  
Navigation system 1,789 1,789 1,789 436 436
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64 123 123
Remote start 293 293 293    
Package 203A 4,976        
Sunroof   846 846 880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       990 1,628
Leather Package       1,100  
Options (change) 8,380 3,520 3,520 4,010 2,485
Options (change) 7,122 2,992 2,992 3,529 2,187
Destination 995 995 995 825 825
Total Price $48,120 $49,785 $51,295 $30,430 $31,630
Total Invoice $44,398 $46,183 $47,556 $28,797 $29,774

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,030
Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMalibuMalibu
TrimXLTLimitedKing Ranch2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V8310hp V8310hp V8196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 7340, 7340, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/65-18275/65-18235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$48,120$49,785$51,295$30,430$31,630
Adjustments for Features-3,870-4,670-4,9200-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,250$45,115$46,375$30,430$31,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$865$2,125$0$1,150
Total Invoice$44,398$46,183$47,556$28,797$29,774
Adjustments for Features-3,571-4,332-4,5610-47
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,827$41,851$42,995$28,797$29,727
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,024$2,168$0$930

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMalibuMalibu
TrimXLTLimitedKing Ranch2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$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$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$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$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter   $0$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$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bodyside moldings   $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Laminated front side windows   $200$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$0
App support   $0$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$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$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$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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$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$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Polished alloy wheels $350   
White-letter tires$0 $0  
Total Value of Features$8,285$9,085$9,335$4,415$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,870$4,670$4,920$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,571-4,332-4,5610-47

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122015
ModelExpeditionMalibu
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 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65063%
Total Not Requested39037%
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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 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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