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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: $28,625

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,163

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,794

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelExplorerExplorerMalibu
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $26,955
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $25,607
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Remote start 385 385  
Temporary spare tire     100
Sunroof     850
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Remote start 326 326  
Temporary spare tire     88
Sunroof     748
Options (change) 2,235 945 950
Options (change) 1,899 802 836
Destination 785 785 720
Total Price $32,265 $34,125 $28,625
Total Invoice $29,957 $31,765 $27,163

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,749
Model Year200820082010
ModelExplorerExplorerMalibu
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6169hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/50-18
Total Price$32,265$34,125$28,625
Adjustments for Features-1,125-1,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,140$32,300$28,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,160$0
Total Invoice$29,957$31,765$27,163
Adjustments for Features-1,045-1,6990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,912$30,066$27,163
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,154$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820082010
ModelExplorerExplorerMalibu
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 
Sunshade, rear  $125
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 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,290$4,990$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$1,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,045-1,6990

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082010
ModelExplorerMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in112.3 in
Length193.4 in191.8 in
Width73.7 in70.3 in
Height72.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 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 Headroom38.7 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
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 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 control125No
Total Requested82565%
Total Not Requested45035%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

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