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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: $36,910

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $14,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,214

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $12,086

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelExplorerMalibu
TrimSportPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,100 $30,975
Base Invoice $40,191 $29,736
Package 401A 4,300  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates   395
Package 401A 3,752  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
All-weather floor mats 66 127
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Cargo net   59
Illuminated door sill trim plates   359
Options (change) 7,120 5,060
Options (change) 6,214 4,603
Destination 895 875
Total Price $51,115 $36,910
Total Invoice $47,300 $35,214

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,838
Model Year20152018
ModelExplorerMalibu
TrimSportPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-19
Total Price$51,115$36,910
Adjustments for Features-3,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,605$36,910
Total Invoice$47,300$35,214
Adjustments for Features-3,2480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,052$35,214

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152018
ModelExplorerMalibu
TrimSportPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $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 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
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
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 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Upgraded floor mats $0
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$9,725$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2480

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152018
ModelExplorerMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in111.4 in
Length197.1 in193.8 in
Width78.9 in73.0 in
Height70.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.3,388 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 in42.0 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft315.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested232574%
Total Not Requested82526%

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 system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
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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