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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: $36,905

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $17,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,210

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $16,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerMalibu
TrimPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,235 $30,975
Base Invoice $50,839 $29,736
Cargo mat 100  
All-weather floor mats 120 140
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Cargo net   60
Illuminated door sill trim plates   395
Cargo mat 95  
All-weather floor mats 114 127
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Cargo net   55
Illuminated door sill trim plates   359
Options (change) 220 5,055
Options (change) 209 4,599
Destination 945 875
Total Price $54,400 $36,905
Total Invoice $51,993 $35,210

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,153
Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerMalibu
TrimPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG22/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-19
Total Price$54,400$36,905
Adjustments for Features-9,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,370$36,905
Total Invoice$51,993$35,210
Adjustments for Features-8,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,363$35,210

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerMalibu
TrimPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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
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 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
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 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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$14,180$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,6300

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in111.4 in
Length198.3 in193.8 in
Width78.9 in73.0 in
Height70.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft315.8 ft3

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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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested150085%
Total Not Requested27515%
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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