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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: $25,115

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $11,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,605

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelExplorer Sport TracMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,065 $23,065
Base Invoice $30,804 $21,797
Package 201A 1,335  
Sunroof 850 800
Remote start 395  
CD changer, in-dash   300
Satellite radio   325
Package 201A 1,135  
Sunroof 723 664
Remote start 327  
CD changer, in-dash   249
Satellite radio   270
Options (change) 2,580 1,425
Options (change) 2,185 1,183
Destination 815 625
Total Price $36,460 $25,115
Total Invoice $33,804 $23,605

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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: $8,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,241
Model Year20102006
ModelExplorer Sport TracMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6201hp V6
TransmissionA5T4
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/50-17
Total Price$36,460$25,115
Adjustments for Features-3,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,270$25,115
Total Invoice$33,804$23,605
Adjustments for Features-2,9580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,846$23,605

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102006
ModelExplorer Sport TracMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Rigid bed cover$700 
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear defrost $200
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Tubular side steps, bright finish$500 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$5,355$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9580

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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 Year20102006
ModelExplorer Sport TracMalibu
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.5 in106.3 in
Length210.2 in188.3 in
Width73.7 in69.9 in
Height72.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume0.015.4 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

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Class IV trailer hitch100No
Total Requested47546%
Total Not Requested55054%

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