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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,970

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $5,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,600

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $4,448

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelExplorer Sport TracMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,490 $25,020 $30,920 $27,770
Base Invoice $25,606 $24,019 $29,683 $26,659
Navigation system 1,995 495   495
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510      
Adrenaline Package 2,995      
Electronics Package 545      
Floor mats 65      
All-weather floor mats 75 140 140 140
Remote start 385      
Satellite radio 195      
Sunroof 850      
Convenience and Technology Package   895   895
Leather Package   1,395   1,395
Panoramic sunroof   1,150 1,270 1,150
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Navigation system 1,696 450   450
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433      
Adrenaline Package 2,756      
Electronics Package 463      
Floor mats 47      
All-weather floor mats 47 127 127 127
Remote start 326      
Satellite radio 166      
Sunroof 723      
Convenience and Technology Package   814   814
Leather Package   1,269   1,269
Panoramic sunroof   1,046 1,156 1,046
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Options (change) 7,615 4,075 1,410 5,270
Options (change) 6,657 3,706 1,283 4,793
Destination 785 875 875 875
Total Price $35,890 $29,970 $33,205 $33,915
Total Invoice $33,048 $28,600 $31,841 $32,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,622
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelExplorer Sport TracMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionA5T6T8CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/55-17245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$35,890$29,970$33,205$33,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,230-2,220-3,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,890$28,740$30,985$30,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,245$2,045
Total Invoice$33,048$28,600$31,841$32,327
Adjustments for Features0-1,174-2,129-2,983
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,048$27,426$29,712$29,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,286$1,918

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2008201620162016
ModelExplorer Sport TracMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power sliding rear window$250   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire $150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Class II trailer hitch$200   
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear defrost $200$200$200
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Running boards$350   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
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 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Total Value of Features$4,850$6,080$7,070$7,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,230$2,220$3,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,174-2,129-2,983

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082016
ModelExplorer Sport TracMalibu
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.5 in111.4 in
Length210.2 in193.8 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height72.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume0.015.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45071%
Total Not Requested18029%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45071%
Total Not Requested18029%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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