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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: $28,350

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,736

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,146

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102009
ModelExplorerExplorerMalibu
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $26,880
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $25,402
Convenience Package 1,995    
Remote start 385 385  
Sunroof     800
Convenience Package 1,696    
Remote start 327 327  
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 2,380 385 800
Options (change) 2,023 327 664
Destination 815 815 670
Total Price $36,475 $37,480 $28,350
Total Invoice $33,882 $34,916 $26,736

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,789
Model Year201020102009
ModelExplorerExplorerMalibu
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6169hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/50-18
Total Price$36,475$37,480$28,350
Adjustments for Features-2,515-3,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,960$33,840$28,350
Cost Above Minimum$120$0$0
Total Invoice$33,882$34,916$26,736
Adjustments for Features-2,336-3,3910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,546$31,525$26,736
Cost Above Minimum$21$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201020102009
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 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
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 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
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$5,420$6,545$2,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,515$3,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,336-3,3910

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102009
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested172562%
Total Not Requested105038%

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