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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: $36,515

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $12,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,855

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $12,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelFlexMalibu
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,400 $30,975
Base Invoice $36,672 $29,736
Package 301A / 303A 3,400  
All-weather floor mats 120 140
Sunroof 1,595  
3.5L V6 2,850  
AWD 1,950  
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Cargo net   65
Package 301A / 303A 3,230  
All-weather floor mats 114 127
Sunroof 1,515  
3.5L V6 2,721  
AWD 1,863  
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Cargo net   59
Options (change) 9,915 4,665
Options (change) 9,443 4,244
Destination 995 875
Total Price $49,310 $36,515
Total Invoice $47,110 $34,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,338
Model Year20182018
ModelFlexMalibu
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20245/40-19
Total Price$49,310$36,515
Adjustments for Features-4,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,210$36,515
Total Invoice$47,110$34,855
Adjustments for Features-3,9170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,193$34,855

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelFlexMalibu
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake assist $50
Curve control$50 
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,840$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9170

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelFlexMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in111.4 in
Length201.8 in193.8 in
Width75.9 in73.0 in
Height68.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,839 lb.3,388 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 Room55.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.0 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.2 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.2 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Package 301A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
255/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested185066%
Total Not Requested95034%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%
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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