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Ford Flex vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Flex vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,280

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $18,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,872

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $17,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102008
ModelFlexFlexMalibu Classic
TrimSELLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,750 $37,620 $20,320
Base Invoice $29,653 $34,995 $19,304
3.5L V6 2,995 2,995  
Package 208A 3,025    
Engine-block heater 35 35 75
Remote start 295 295 190
Sunroof 1,495 1,495 800
AWD 1,850 1,850  
255/45VR20   795  
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Satellite radio     200
3.5L V6 2,724 2,726  
Package 208A 2,572    
Engine-block heater 30 30 62
Remote start 251 251 158
Sunroof 1,271 1,271 664
AWD 1,684 1,684  
255/45VR20   676  
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Satellite radio     166
Options (change) 9,695 7,465 2,310
Options (change) 8,532 6,638 1,918
Destination 775 775 650
Total Price $42,220 $45,860 $23,280
Total Invoice $38,960 $42,408 $21,872

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,681
Model Year201020102008
ModelFlexFlexMalibu Classic
TrimSELLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V6355hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/45-20215/60-16
Total Price$42,220$45,860$23,280
Adjustments for Features-9,110-10,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,110$35,175$23,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,065$0
Total Invoice$38,960$42,408$21,872
Adjustments for Features-8,407-9,8810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,553$32,527$21,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,974$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201020102008
ModelFlexFlexMalibu Classic
TrimSELLimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Laminated front side windows $200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Footrests, second row $25 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,860$12,435$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,110$10,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,407-9,8810

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20102008
ModelFlexMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in106.3 in
Length202.3 in188.3 in
Width75.9 in69.9 in
Height67.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,839 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
86.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Flex SEL

Package 208A
FeatureValueRequested?
255/45VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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