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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: $30,195

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,268

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $26,880
Base Invoice $35,268 $25,402
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Rear Power Package   250
Sunroof   800
3.6L V6   1,595
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Rear Power Package   208
Sunroof   664
3.6L V6   1,324
Options (change) 1,595 2,645
Options (change) 1,356 2,196
Destination 825 670
Total Price $40,275 $30,195
Total Invoice $37,449 $28,268

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,029
Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/50-18
Total Price$40,275$30,195
Adjustments for Features-4,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,810$30,195
Total Invoice$37,449$28,268
Adjustments for Features-4,1520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,297$28,268

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$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 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,955$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1520

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in112.3 in
Length197.1 in191.8 in
Width78.9 in70.3 in
Height70.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,557 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.6 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 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft315.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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