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Ford Flex vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Flex vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,995

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,293

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelFlexFlexMalibu
TrimSELLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,325 $34,960 $27,095
Base Invoice $29,991 $32,389 $25,605
Engine-block heater 35 35 75
Sunroof 1,495 1,495 800
Remote start 295 295  
Rear Power Package     250
Power-adjustable pedals     125
Engine-block heater 30 30 62
Sunroof 1,271 1,271 664
Remote start 251 251  
Rear Power Package     208
Power-adjustable pedals     104
Options (change) 1,825 1,825 1,250
Options (change) 1,552 1,552 1,038
Destination 775 775 650
Total Price $34,925 $37,560 $28,995
Total Invoice $32,318 $34,716 $27,293

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,359
Model Year200920092008
ModelFlexFlexMalibu
TrimSELLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine262hp V6262hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19225/50-18
Total Price$34,925$37,560$28,995
Adjustments for Features-1,800-3,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,125$33,885$28,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$760$0
Total Invoice$32,318$34,716$27,293
Adjustments for Features-1,666-3,3970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,652$31,319$27,293
Cost Above Minimum$0$667$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200920092008
ModelFlexFlexMalibu
TrimSELLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Sunshade, rear  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25 
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port $25 
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Footrests, second row $25 
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,365$7,240$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,800$3,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,666-3,3970

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092008
ModelFlexMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in112.3 in
Length202.3 in191.8 in
Width75.9 in70.3 in
Height67.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,500 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in37.6 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 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.0 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
86.7 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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