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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: $30,430

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $4,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,797

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $3,336

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelExplorerExplorerMalibuMalibu
TrimEddie BauerLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $24,443 $26,762
Luxury Package 1,290      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 495 495
Audiophile Package 510      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 140 140
Remote start 385 385    
Leather Package     1,250  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,125 1,850
Sunroof     1,000  
Luxury Package 1,097      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 436 436
Audiophile Package 433      
All-weather floor mats 47 47 123 123
Remote start 326 326    
Leather Package     1,100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     990 1,628
Sunroof     880  
Options (change) 4,795 2,995 4,010 2,485
Options (change) 4,075 2,545 3,529 2,187
Destination 785 785 825 825
Total Price $34,825 $36,175 $30,430 $31,630
Total Invoice $32,133 $33,508 $28,797 $29,774

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,360
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelExplorerExplorerMalibuMalibu
TrimEddie BauerLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$34,825$36,175$30,430$31,630
Adjustments for Features0-500-25-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,825$35,675$30,405$31,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0$1,150
Total Invoice$32,133$33,508$28,797$29,774
Adjustments for Features0-463-24-71
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,133$33,045$28,773$29,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$912$0$930

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2008200820152015
ModelExplorerExplorerMalibuMalibu
TrimEddie BauerLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,215$4,715$4,240$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$25$75
Value of Feature Adjustments0-463-24-71

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082015
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 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 2LT

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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