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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: $16,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $14,244

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMalibu
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,210 $46,880 $48,455 $28,600
Base Invoice $37,519 $43,715 $45,185 $27,027
Package 201A 4,425      
Remote start 345 345 345  
Sunroof 995 995 995  
3.6L V6       1,600
Package 201A 3,861      
Remote start 300 300 300  
Sunroof 868 868 868  
3.6L V6       1,512
Options (change) 5,765 1,340 1,340 1,600
Options (change) 5,029 1,168 1,168 1,512
Destination 995 995 995 760
Total Price $46,970 $49,215 $50,790 $30,960
Total Invoice $43,543 $45,878 $47,348 $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: $11,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,790
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMalibu
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V8310hp V8310hp V8252hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 7340, 7340, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/65-18275/65-18225/50-18
Total Price$46,970$49,215$50,790$30,960
Adjustments for Features-4,805-6,480-6,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,165$42,735$44,060$30,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$1,895$0
Total Invoice$43,543$45,878$47,348$29,299
Adjustments for Features-4,454-6,041-6,2740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,089$39,837$41,074$29,299
Cost Above Minimum$0$748$1,985$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2013201320132012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMalibu
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 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Integrated trailer brake controller $200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
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
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 
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$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 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated front seats $200$200$200
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 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/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$8,420$10,095$10,345$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,805$6,480$6,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,454-6,041-6,2740

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132012
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 Weight5,578 lb.3,645 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 XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
AC power outlet100Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-folding third row seats400No
Total Requested145046%
Total Not Requested170054%

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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