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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: $35,205

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $11,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,060

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,061

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112015
ModelFlexFlexMalibu
TrimLimitedTitaniumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,180 $40,675 $28,320
Base Invoice $35,553 $37,824 $26,762
3.5L V6 2,995 2,995  
255/45VR20 795    
Remote start 345 345  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 140
Engine-block heater 35 35 75
Sunroof 1,495 1,495  
AWD 1,850 1,850  
2.0L I4     2,160
Navigation system     495
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,300
Premium Package     1,000
Advanced Safety Package     890
3.5L V6 2,725 2,726  
255/45VR20 676    
Remote start 293 293  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 123
Engine-block heater 30 30 66
Sunroof 1,271 1,271  
AWD 1,684 1,684  
2.0L I4     2,041
Navigation system     436
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,144
Premium Package     880
Advanced Safety Package     783
Options (change) 7,590 6,795 6,060
Options (change) 6,743 6,068 5,473
Destination 825 825 825
Total Price $46,595 $48,295 $35,205
Total Invoice $43,121 $44,717 $33,060

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,150
Model Year201120112015
ModelFlexFlexMalibu
TrimLimitedTitaniumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V6355hp V6259hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/45-20245/40-19
Total Price$46,595$48,295$35,205
Adjustments for Features-3,145-3,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,450$44,950$35,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$43,121$44,717$33,060
Adjustments for Features-2,911-3,0970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,210$41,620$33,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,410$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120112015
ModelFlexFlexMalibu
TrimLimitedTitaniumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Climate Control 
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 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Footrests, second row$25$25 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,470$7,670$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,145$3,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,911-3,0970

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112015
ModelFlexMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in107.8 in
Length202.3 in191.5 in
Width75.9 in73.0 in
Height67.6 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,839 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in36.8 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 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.0 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
86.7 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40034%
Total Not Requested77566%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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