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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: $34,020

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $4,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,429

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $3,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020182018
ModelExplorerExplorerMalibuMalibu
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $29,736 $26,760
Convenience Package 1,995      
Navigation system 1,995     495
All-weather floor mats 75 75 140 140
Remote start 385 385    
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845    
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270  
Convenience and Technology Package       895
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Panoramic sunroof       1,150
Leather Package       1,395
Convenience Package 1,696      
Navigation system 1,696     450
All-weather floor mats 64 64 127 127
Remote start 327 327    
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418    
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066  
Convenience and Technology Package       814
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Panoramic sunroof       1,047
Leather Package       1,269
Options (change) 4,450 3,305 2,410 5,270
Options (change) 3,783 2,809 2,193 4,794
Destination 815 815 875 875
Total Price $38,545 $40,400 $34,260 $34,020
Total Invoice $35,642 $37,398 $32,804 $32,429

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,090
Model Year2010201020182018
ModelExplorerExplorerMalibuMalibu
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionA5A5T9CVT
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)245/65-17235/65-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$38,545$40,400$34,260$34,020
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-110-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,545$39,300$34,150$33,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$1,050$0
Total Invoice$35,642$37,398$32,804$32,429
Adjustments for Features0-1,018-105-877
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,642$36,380$32,699$31,552
Cost Above Minimum$0$738$1,147$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2010201020182018
ModelExplorerExplorerMalibuMalibu
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding third row seats$600   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$6,230$7,330$6,340$7,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$110$920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,018-105-877

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102018
ModelExplorerMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in111.4 in
Length193.4 in193.8 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height72.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.1 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.8 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-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested200072%
Total Not Requested77528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested152586%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%

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