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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: $26,510

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $11,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,809

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $10,174

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102006
ModelExplorerExplorerMalibu
TrimEddie BauerLimitedMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $23,465
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $22,175
Convenience Package 1,995    
Remote start 385 385  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
CD changer, in-dash     300
Satellite radio     325
Sunroof     800
Entertainment system, console-mounted     995
Convenience Package 1,696    
Remote start 327 327  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
CD changer, in-dash     249
Satellite radio     270
Sunroof     664
Entertainment system, console-mounted     826
Options (change) 3,675 1,680 2,420
Options (change) 3,124 1,428 2,009
Destination 815 815 625
Total Price $37,770 $38,775 $26,510
Total Invoice $34,983 $36,017 $24,809

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,590
Model Year201020102006
ModelExplorerExplorerMalibu
TrimEddie BauerLimitedMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6201hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/50-17
Total Price$37,770$38,775$26,510
Adjustments for Features-2,790-3,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,980$35,110$26,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$130$0
Total Invoice$34,983$36,017$24,809
Adjustments for Features-2,584-3,4040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,399$32,613$24,809
Cost Above Minimum$0$214$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201020102006
ModelExplorerExplorerMalibu
TrimEddie BauerLimitedMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder $25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,480$7,355$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,790$3,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,584-3,4040

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102006
ModelExplorerMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in112.3 in
Length193.4 in187.8 in
Width73.7 in69.8 in
Height72.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,459 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in41.0 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft341.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155056%
Total Not Requested122544%

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