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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: $33,340

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $6,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,964

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $4,818

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
ModelFlexMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,960 $30,920 $27,770
Base Invoice $32,389 $29,683 $26,659
Navigation system 2,375   495
Engine-block heater 35 75 75
All-weather floor mats 55 140 140
Remote start 295    
Sunroof 1,495    
Panoramic sunroof   1,270 1,150
Cargo net   60 60
Convenience and Technology Package     895
Driver Confidence Package     1,195
Leather Package     1,395
Navigation system 2,019   450
Engine-block heater 30 68 68
All-weather floor mats 47 127 127
Remote start 251    
Sunroof 1,271    
Panoramic sunroof   1,156 1,046
Cargo net   55 55
Convenience and Technology Package     814
Driver Confidence Package     1,087
Leather Package     1,269
Options (change) 4,255 1,545 5,405
Options (change) 3,618 1,406 4,916
Destination 775 875 875
Total Price $39,990 $33,340 $34,050
Total Invoice $36,782 $31,964 $32,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,732
Model Year200920162016
ModelFlexMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine262hp V6250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionA6T8CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$39,990$33,340$34,050
Adjustments for Features-1,5950-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,395$33,340$33,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0
Total Invoice$36,782$31,964$32,450
Adjustments for Features-1,4670-867
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,315$31,964$31,583
Cost Above Minimum$0$381$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200920162016
ModelFlexMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rear side airbags $300$300
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof$900  
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 player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog lights$125  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Footrests, second row$25  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$7,765$6,170$7,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,595$0$910
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4670-867

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092016
ModelFlexMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in111.4 in
Length202.3 in193.8 in
Width75.9 in73.0 in
Height67.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,501 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in38.1 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.0 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
86.7 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested55087%
Total Not Requested8013%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested152586%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%

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