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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: $29,780

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $6,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920202020
ModelExplorer Sport TracMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedLTPremier
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,010 $26,670 $33,370
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505    
All-weather floor mats 75 140 140
Remote start 385    
Sunroof 850    
Convenience and Technology Package   895  
Panoramic sunroof   1,150  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129    
All-weather floor mats 66 127 127
Remote start 327    
Sunroof 723    
Convenience and Technology Package   814  
Panoramic sunroof   1,047  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066
Options (change) 4,810 2,185 2,410
Options (change) 4,091 1,988 2,193
Destination 815 925 925
Total Price $36,635 $29,780 $36,705

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,449
Model Year200920202020
ModelExplorer Sport TracMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedLTPremier
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6160hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionA5CVT-7T9
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/55-17245/40-19
Total Price$36,635$29,780$36,705
Adjustments for Features-1,4850-3,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,150$29,780$33,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,710

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200920202020
ModelExplorer Sport TracMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedLTPremier
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power sliding rear window$250  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $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
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear defrost $200$200
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Tubular side steps$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system$600 $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$7,140$5,655$8,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,485$0$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3640-273

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092020
ModelExplorer Sport TracMalibu
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.5 in111.4 in
Length210.2 in194.2 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height72.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.3,127 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 in41.5 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 Volume0.015.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested47556%
Total Not Requested37544%
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

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

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%

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