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

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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,780

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $3,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,993

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $2,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelExplorerExplorerMalibu Limited
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $28,420
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $26,857
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 495
Audiophile Package 510    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 140
Remote start 385 385  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,850
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 450
Audiophile Package 433    
All-weather floor mats 47 47 127
Remote start 326 326  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,684
Options (change) 4,795 2,995 2,485
Options (change) 4,075 2,545 2,261
Destination 785 785 875
Total Price $34,825 $36,175 $31,780
Total Invoice $32,133 $33,508 $29,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,211
Model Year200820082016
ModelExplorerExplorerMalibu Limited
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6202hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/60-16
Total Price$34,825$36,175$31,780
Adjustments for Features0-500-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,825$35,675$31,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$32,133$33,508$29,993
Adjustments for Features0-463-71
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,133$33,045$29,922
Cost Above Minimum$0$912$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year200820082016
ModelExplorerExplorerMalibu Limited
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,215$4,715$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$75
Value of Feature Adjustments0-463-71

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20082016
ModelExplorerMalibu Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in107.8 in
Length193.4 in191.5 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height72.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

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