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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: $37,265

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $9,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112020
ModelFlexFlexMalibu
TrimLimitedTitaniumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,180 $40,675 $33,370
3.5L V6 2,995 2,995  
255/45VR20 795    
Remote start 345 345  
Engine-block heater 35 35 100
All-weather floor mats 75 75 140
Sunroof 1,495 1,495  
AWD 1,850 1,850  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270
Cargo net     65
Illuminated door sill trim plates     395
3.5L V6 2,725 2,726  
255/45VR20 676    
Remote start 293 293  
Engine-block heater 30 30 91
All-weather floor mats 64 64 127
Sunroof 1,271 1,271  
AWD 1,684 1,684  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066
Cargo net     59
Illuminated door sill trim plates     359
Options (change) 7,590 6,795 2,970
Options (change) 6,743 6,068 2,702
Destination 825 825 925
Total Price $46,595 $48,295 $37,265

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,232
Model Year201120112020
ModelFlexFlexMalibu
TrimLimitedTitaniumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V6355hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG22/32 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$37,265
Adjustments for Features-3,525-3,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,070$44,570$37,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120112020
ModelFlexFlexMalibu
TrimLimitedTitaniumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
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 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
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 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
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
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Footrests, second row$25$25 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upgraded floor mats  $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$9,340$9,540$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,525$3,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,262-3,4490

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112020
ModelFlexMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in111.4 in
Length202.3 in194.2 in
Width75.9 in73.0 in
Height67.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,839 lb.3,223 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.8 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 in41.5 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 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.0 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
86.7 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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