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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: $28,350

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,736

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelExplorer Sport TracMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,065 $26,880
Base Invoice $30,804 $25,402
Sunroof 850 800
Package 201A 1,335  
Remote start 395  
Sunroof 723 664
Package 201A 1,135  
Remote start 327  
Options (change) 2,580 800
Options (change) 2,185 664
Destination 815 670
Total Price $36,460 $28,350
Total Invoice $33,804 $26,736

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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: $5,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,028
Model Year20102009
ModelExplorer Sport TracMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6169hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/50-18
Total Price$36,460$28,350
Adjustments for Features-2,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,260$28,350
Total Invoice$33,804$26,736
Adjustments for Features-2,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,764$26,736

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102009
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 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
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 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Tubular side steps, bright finish$500 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
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 
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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,705$3,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0400

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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 Year20102009
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

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Class IV trailer hitch100No
Total Requested20020%
Total Not Requested82580%

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