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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: $35,530

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $11,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,346

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,638

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelExplorerMalibu
TrimSportLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,780 $28,320
Base Invoice $38,027 $26,762
Package 402A 4,130  
All-weather floor mats 75 140
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
2.0L I4   2,160
Navigation system   495
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,300
Premium Package   1,000
Advanced Safety Package   890
Rear spoiler   400
Package 402A 3,604  
All-weather floor mats 66 123
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
2.0L I4   2,041
Navigation system   436
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,144
Premium Package   880
Advanced Safety Package   783
Rear spoiler   352
Options (change) 5,800 6,385
Options (change) 5,062 5,759
Destination 895 825
Total Price $47,475 $35,530
Total Invoice $43,984 $33,346

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,677
Model Year20132015
ModelExplorerMalibu
TrimSportLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6259hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-19
Total Price$47,475$35,530
Adjustments for Features-5,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,120$35,530
Total Invoice$43,984$33,346
Adjustments for Features-4,9610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,023$33,346

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132015
ModelExplorerMalibu
TrimSportLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
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 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,505$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9610

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132015
ModelExplorerMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in107.8 in
Length197.1 in191.5 in
Width78.9 in73.0 in
Height70.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.8 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 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft316.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested207565%
Total Not Requested112535%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000		1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40034%
Total Not Requested77566%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%

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