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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: $28,670

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,023

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelExplorer Sport TracMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,010 $27,095
Base Invoice $28,752 $25,605
Sunroof 850 800
Convenience Package 995  
Remote start 385  
Power-adjustable pedals   125
Sunroof 723 664
Convenience Package 846  
Remote start 327  
Power-adjustable pedals   104
Options (change) 2,230 925
Options (change) 1,896 768
Destination 815 650
Total Price $34,055 $28,670
Total Invoice $31,463 $27,023

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,867
Model Year20092008
ModelExplorer Sport TracMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/50-18
Total Price$34,055$28,670
Adjustments for Features-6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,435$28,670
Total Invoice$31,463$27,023
Adjustments for Features-5730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,890$27,023

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092008
ModelExplorer Sport TracMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power sliding rear window$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear defrost $200
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Tubular side steps$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,475$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5730

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092008
ModelExplorer Sport TracMalibu
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.5 in112.3 in
Length210.2 in191.8 in
Width73.7 in70.3 in
Height72.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume0.015.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested32538%
Total Not Requested52562%

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