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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: $30,065

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $4,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,421

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $3,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelExplorerExplorerMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $24,985 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $23,860 $23,769 $25,859
Luxury Package 1,290        
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,120 795 795
Audiophile Package 510        
Remote start 385 385      
Leather Package     1,000 1,000  
Premium Audio Package     1,610    
Sunroof     1,000 1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,175 1,900
Forward collision warning       395  
Luxury Package 1,097        
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 986 700 700
Audiophile Package 433        
Remote start 326 326      
Leather Package     880 880  
Premium Audio Package     1,538    
Sunroof     880 880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,034 1,672
Forward collision warning       348  
Options (change) 4,740 2,940 4,730 4,365 2,695
Options (change) 4,028 2,498 4,284 3,842 2,372
Destination 785 785 810 810 810
Total Price $34,770 $36,120 $30,525 $30,065 $30,870
Total Invoice $32,086 $33,461 $28,954 $28,421 $29,041

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,835
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelExplorerExplorerMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$34,770$36,120$30,525$30,065$30,870
Adjustments for Features-175-675-50-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,595$35,445$30,475$29,715$30,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$760$0$1,155
Total Invoice$32,086$33,461$28,954$28,421$29,041
Adjustments for Features-161-625-47-3310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,925$32,836$28,907$28,090$29,041
Cost Above Minimum$0$911$817$0$951

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelExplorerExplorerMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Forward collision warning   $200 
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Running boards$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates    $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
White-letter tires$0$0   
Total Value of Features$4,240$4,740$4,115$4,415$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$675$50$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-161-625-47-3310

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082013
ModelExplorerMalibu
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
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 Eco

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Remote start150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested97544%
Total Not Requested124056%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested79076%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 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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