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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: $30,225

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $6,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,838

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $4,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelExplorer Sport TracMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,010 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $28,752 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Convenience Package 995      
Navigation system 2,505 495   495
All-weather floor mats 75 140 140 140
Remote start 385      
Sunroof 850      
Convenience and Technology Package   895   895
Leather Package   1,395   1,395
Sun and Wheels Package   1,300 2,270  
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Panoramic sunroof       1,150
Convenience Package 846      
Navigation system 2,129 450   450
All-weather floor mats 66 127 127 127
Remote start 327      
Sunroof 723      
Convenience and Technology Package   814   814
Leather Package   1,269   1,269
Sun and Wheels Package   1,183 2,066  
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Panoramic sunroof       1,047
Options (change) 4,810 4,225 2,410 5,270
Options (change) 4,091 3,843 2,193 4,794
Destination 815 875 875 875
Total Price $36,635 $30,225 $34,260 $34,020
Total Invoice $33,658 $28,838 $32,804 $32,429

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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: $7,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,431
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelExplorer Sport TracMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionA5T6T9CVT
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)235/65-18245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$36,635$30,225$34,260$34,020
Adjustments for Features0-640-1,730-2,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,635$29,585$32,530$31,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,945$1,895
Total Invoice$33,658$28,838$32,804$32,429
Adjustments for Features0-611-1,656-2,421
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,658$28,227$31,148$30,008
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,921$1,781

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2009201820182018
ModelExplorer Sport TracMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
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   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
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 
911 assist$25   
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  $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire $150  
Trailer sway control$25   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Class II trailer hitch$200   
Roof rails$250   
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Tubular side steps$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
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 player$125   
DVD-compatible player$0   
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
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   
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
Machined alloy wheels$350   
White-letter tires$0   
Total Value of Features$5,415$6,055$7,145$7,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$640$1,730$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-611-1,656-2,421

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092018
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.15.8 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested72585%
Total Not Requested12515%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

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%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
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%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested152586%
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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