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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: $21,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,872

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $19,409

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelFlexFlexMalibu Classic
TrimLimitedTitaniumLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,765 $38,260 $20,320
Base Invoice $33,356 $35,627 $19,304
3.5L V6 2,995 2,995  
Power-stowing third row seats 495 495  
255/45VR20 795    
Engine-block heater 35 35 75
Remote start 345 345 190
Sunroof 1,495 1,495 800
AWD 1,850 1,850  
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Satellite radio     200
3.5L V6 2,725 2,726  
Power-stowing third row seats 421 421  
255/45VR20 676    
Engine-block heater 30 30 62
Remote start 293 293 158
Sunroof 1,271 1,271 664
AWD 1,684 1,684  
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Satellite radio     166
Options (change) 8,010 7,215 2,310
Options (change) 7,100 6,425 1,918
Destination 825 825 650
Total Price $44,600 $46,300 $23,280
Total Invoice $41,281 $42,877 $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: $10,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,797
Model Year201220122008
ModelFlexFlexMalibu Classic
TrimLimitedTitaniumLT
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$44,600$46,300$23,280
Adjustments for Features-10,385-10,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,215$35,715$23,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$41,281$42,877$21,872
Adjustments for Features-9,612-9,8020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,669$33,075$21,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,406$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201220122008
ModelFlexFlexMalibu Classic
TrimLimitedTitaniumLT
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 
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$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
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$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Footrests, second row$25$25 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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 release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,010$12,210$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,385$10,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,612-9,8020

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122008
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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See a complete comparison of Ford Flex vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic specs.

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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