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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,195 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | |||
| Difference: $18,545 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,268 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | |||
| Difference: $18,315 | |||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Malibu |
| Trim | Sport | Platinum | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $45,950 | $53,940 | $26,880 |
| Base Invoice | $43,883 | $51,512 | $25,402 |
| Cargo mat | 100 | 100 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,695 | ||
| Rear Power Package | 250 | ||
| 3.6L V6 | 1,595 | ||
| Sunroof | 800 | ||
| Cargo mat | 95 | 95 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,610 | ||
| Rear Power Package | 208 | ||
| 3.6L V6 | 1,324 | ||
| Sunroof | 664 | ||
| Options (change) | 1,795 | 100 | 2,645 |
| Options (change) | 1,705 | 95 | 2,196 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 670 |
| Total Price | $48,740 | $55,035 | $30,195 |
| Total Invoice | $46,583 | $52,602 | $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: $8,925 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,121 | |||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Malibu |
| Trim | Sport | Platinum | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 252hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/22 MPG | 16/22 MPG | 17/26 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 500, 12 | 210, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 225/50-18 |
| Total Price | $48,740 | $55,035 | $30,195 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,620 | -15,335 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $39,120 | $39,700 | $30,195 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $580 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $46,583 | $52,602 | $28,268 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,194 | -14,657 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $37,389 | $37,945 | $28,268 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $556 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Malibu |
| Trim | Sport | Platinum | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| 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 recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | $350 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $14,435 | $20,150 | $4,815 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $9,620 | $15,335 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -9,194 | -14,657 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2018 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | Malibu |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 112.3 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 191.8 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,890 lb. | 3,680 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 16.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.5 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 52.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
| Rear Power Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 56% |
| 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 | 1000 | Yes |
| Performance steering system (optional) | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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