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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: $31,035

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $13,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,365

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $11,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelFlexFlexMalibu
TrimLimitedTitaniumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,765 $38,260 $28,600
Base Invoice $33,356 $35,627 $27,027
3.5L V6 2,995 2,995  
Power-stowing third row seats 495 495  
255/45VR20 795    
Remote start 345 345  
Engine-block heater 35 35 75
Sunroof 1,495 1,495  
AWD 1,850 1,850  
3.6L V6     1,600
3.5L V6 2,725 2,726  
Power-stowing third row seats 421 421  
255/45VR20 676    
Remote start 293 293  
Engine-block heater 30 30 66
Sunroof 1,271 1,271  
AWD 1,684 1,684  
3.6L V6     1,512
Options (change) 8,010 7,215 1,675
Options (change) 7,100 6,425 1,578
Destination 825 825 760
Total Price $44,600 $46,300 $31,035
Total Invoice $41,281 $42,877 $29,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,766
Model Year201220122012
ModelFlexFlexMalibu
TrimLimitedTitaniumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V6355hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/45-20225/50-18
Total Price$44,600$46,300$31,035
Adjustments for Features-6,645-6,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,955$39,455$31,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$41,281$42,877$29,365
Adjustments for Features-6,150-6,3390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,131$36,538$29,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,407$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201220122012
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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40$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 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Trip computer$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$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 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
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 $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,085$9,285$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,645$6,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,150-6,3390

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122012
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 Weight4,839 lb.3,645 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

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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