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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,380

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $12,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $11,469

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelExplorerExplorerMalibu Classic
TrimXLTLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $20,320
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $19,304
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 201A 2,075    
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Rear spoiler     175
Remote start     190
Satellite radio     200
Sunroof     800
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Package 201A 1,764    
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Rear spoiler     145
Remote start     158
Satellite radio     166
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 3,670 1,595 2,410
Options (change) 3,120 1,356 2,001
Destination 825 825 650
Total Price $36,015 $39,955 $23,380
Total Invoice $33,424 $37,133 $21,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,592
Model Year201120112008
ModelExplorerExplorerMalibu Classic
TrimXLTLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20215/60-16
Total Price$36,015$39,955$23,380
Adjustments for Features-5,255-8,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,760$31,485$23,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$725$0
Total Invoice$33,424$37,133$21,955
Adjustments for Features-4,877-7,8720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,547$29,261$21,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$714$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201120112008
ModelExplorerExplorerMalibu Classic
TrimXLTLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Total Value of Features$7,980$11,195$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,255$8,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,877-7,8720

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length197.1 in188.3 in
Width78.9 in69.9 in
Height70.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,578 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested15010%
Total Not Requested142590%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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