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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,300

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062020
ModelExplorerExplorerMalibu
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $33,370
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Luxury Package 1,700    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Sunroof 850 850  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Sunroof 723 723  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066
Options (change) 5,455 3,755 2,270
Options (change) 4,638 3,193 2,066
Destination 645 645 925
Total Price $36,300 $36,915 $36,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,955
Model Year200620062020
ModelExplorerExplorerMalibu
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/40-19
Total Price$36,300$36,915$36,565
Adjustments for Features00-1,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,300$36,915$34,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200620062020
ModelExplorerExplorerMalibu
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,650$4,650$6,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,770
Value of Feature Adjustments00-145

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062020
ModelExplorerMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in111.4 in
Length193.4 in194.2 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height72.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,127 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.1 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 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107562%
Total Not Requested65038%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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