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Ford Freestar vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Freestar vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $29,435 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | |||
| Difference: $780 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $27,669 Ford Freestar SEL | |||
| Difference: $184 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2012 |
| Model | Freestar | Freestar | Malibu |
| Trim | SEL | Limited | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $26,615 | $29,575 | $28,600 |
| Base Invoice | $24,498 | $27,162 | $27,027 |
| Stability Control | 595 | 595 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 200 | 200 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | 695 | 695 | |
| Power passenger seat | 305 | 305 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 890 | ||
| Console without shifter | 150 | 150 | |
| Engine-block heater | 35 | 35 | 75 |
| Premium Package | 375 | ||
| Heated front seats | 245 | ||
| Stability Control | 506 | 506 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 170 | 170 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | 591 | 591 | |
| Power passenger seat | 259 | 259 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 757 | ||
| Console without shifter | 128 | 128 | |
| Engine-block heater | 30 | 30 | 66 |
| Premium Package | 319 | ||
| Heated front seats | 208 | ||
| Options (change) | 2,870 | 2,600 | 75 |
| Options (change) | 2,441 | 2,211 | 66 |
| Destination | 730 | 730 | 760 |
| Total Price | $30,215 | $32,905 | $29,435 |
| Total Invoice | $27,669 | $30,103 | $27,853 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,305 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $313 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2012 |
| Model | Freestar | Freestar | Malibu |
| Trim | SEL | Limited | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 201hp V6 | 201hp V6 | 169hp I4 |
| Transmission | A4 | A4 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 4 | ?, 4 | ?, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/60-16 | 235/60-16 | 225/50-18 |
| Total Price | $30,215 | $32,905 | $29,435 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,125 | -525 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,215 | $30,780 | $28,910 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $565 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $27,669 | $30,103 | $27,853 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,944 | -497 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $27,669 | $28,159 | $27,356 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $490 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2012 |
| Model | Freestar | Freestar | Malibu |
| Trim | SEL | Limited | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | $800 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Dual power sliding doors | $800 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | |
| Roof rack | $300 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | ||
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | |
| Conversation mirror | $25 | $25 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Removable second row seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | $50 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,040 | $7,165 | $5,565 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,125 | $525 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,944 | -497 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 |
| Model | Freestar | Malibu |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 120.8 in | 112.3 in |
| Length | 201.0 in | 191.8 in |
| Width | 76.4 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 70.6 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,296 lb. | 3,416 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 16.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.8 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.5 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.7 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.1 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 63.5 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 66.4 in | 52.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 38.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 48.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 73.1 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.7 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Freestar SEL
| Stability Control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| Brake assist | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Power passenger seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Freestar Limited
| Stability Control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| Brake assist | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Roof rack crossbars | 50 | No |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 62% |
| Power passenger seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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