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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: $26,755

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $19,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,013

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $17,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelFlexFlexMalibu
TrimLimitedTitaniumMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,765 $38,260 $23,265
Base Invoice $33,356 $35,627 $21,986
3.5L V6 2,995 2,995  
Power-stowing third row seats 495 495  
255/45VR20 795    
Sunroof 1,495 1,495 800
Remote start 345 345  
Engine-block heater 35 35 50
AWD 1,850 1,850  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
Satellite radio     325
Entertainment system, console-mounted     995
Telematics service, such as OnStar     695
3.5L V6 2,725 2,726  
Power-stowing third row seats 421 421  
255/45VR20 676    
Sunroof 1,271 1,271 664
Remote start 293 293  
Engine-block heater 30 30 42
AWD 1,684 1,684  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,696  
Satellite radio     293
Entertainment system, console-mounted     826
Telematics service, such as OnStar     577
Options (change) 10,005 9,210 2,865
Options (change) 8,796 8,121 2,402
Destination 825 825 625
Total Price $46,595 $48,295 $26,755
Total Invoice $42,977 $44,573 $25,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,382
Model Year201220122006
ModelFlexFlexMalibu
TrimLimitedTitaniumMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine355hp V6355hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/45-20225/50-18
Total Price$46,595$48,295$26,755
Adjustments for Features-8,220-8,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,375$39,875$26,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$42,977$44,573$25,013
Adjustments for Features-7,582-7,7710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,395$36,802$25,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,407$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201220122006
ModelFlexFlexMalibu
TrimLimitedTitaniumMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
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 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Footrests, second row$25$25 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
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  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,130$12,330$3,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,220$8,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,582-7,7710

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122006
ModelFlexMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase117.9 in112.3 in
Length202.3 in187.8 in
Width75.9 in69.8 in
Height67.6 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,839 lb.3,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in41.0 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.0 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
86.7 ft341.0 ft3

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