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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: $32,855

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $12,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,971

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $12,117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMalibu Limited
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,675 $45,355 $53,235 $28,420
Base Invoice $39,800 $43,315 $50,839 $26,857
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650 650    
Cargo mat 100 100 100 80
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 140
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,850
Advanced Safety Package       595
Navigation system       495
Rear spoiler       400
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619 619    
Cargo mat 95 95 95 73
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 127
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515    
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,684
Advanced Safety Package       541
Navigation system       450
Rear spoiler       364
Options (change) 2,465 2,465 220 3,560
Options (change) 2,343 2,343 209 3,239
Destination 945 945 945 875
Total Price $45,085 $48,765 $54,400 $32,855
Total Invoice $43,088 $46,603 $51,993 $30,971

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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: $6,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,388
Model Year2017201720172016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMalibu Limited
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6202hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20215/60-16
Total Price$45,085$48,765$54,400$32,855
Adjustments for Features-5,995-7,195-12,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,090$41,570$42,015$32,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,480$2,925$0
Total Invoice$43,088$46,603$51,993$30,971
Adjustments for Features-5,729-6,876-11,8370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,359$39,727$40,156$30,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,368$2,797$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year2017201720172016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMalibu Limited
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rear side airbags   $300
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Wide-view front camera$150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Heated second row seats$200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,520$12,720$17,910$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,995$7,195$12,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,729-6,876-11,8370

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20172016
ModelExplorerMalibu Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in107.8 in
Length198.3 in191.5 in
Width78.9 in73.0 in
Height70.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.8 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

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 camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130078%
Total Not Requested37522%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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