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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: $38,960

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $5,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112020
ModelExplorerMalibu
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,535 $33,370
Package 302A 4,305  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
All-weather floor mats 75 140
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Cargo net   65
Package 302A 3,659  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
All-weather floor mats 64 127
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Cargo net   59
Options (change) 5,975 4,665
Options (change) 5,079 4,244
Destination 825 925
Total Price $44,335 $38,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,558
Model Year20112020
ModelExplorerMalibu
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-19
Total Price$44,335$38,960
Adjustments for Features-2,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,025$38,960

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112020
ModelExplorerMalibu
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Total Value of Features$7,700$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1290

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112020
ModelExplorerMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in111.4 in
Length197.1 in194.2 in
Width78.9 in73.0 in
Height70.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,578 lb.3,223 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft315.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested257565%
Total Not Requested140035%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested75042%
Total Not Requested102558%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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