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Ford Freestar vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Freestar vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,250

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,735

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,717

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201320132013
ModelFreestarFreestarMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSELLimitedEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,665 $29,575 $24,985 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $24,569 $27,177 $23,860 $23,769 $25,859
Premium Package 695 375      
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 75
Heated front seats   245      
Leather Package     1,000 1,000  
Premium Audio Package     1,610    
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,175  
Forward collision warning       395  
Premium Package 605 326      
Stability Control 518 518      
Obstacle detection, rear 174 174      
Side curtain airbags, three rows 605 605      
Power passenger seat 265 265      
Leather seating surfaces 775        
Console without shifter 131 131      
Engine-block heater 30 30   66 66
Heated front seats   213      
Leather Package     880 880  
Premium Audio Package     1,538    
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,034  
Forward collision warning       348  
Options (change) 3,565 2,600 2,610 2,645 75
Options (change) 3,103 2,262 2,418 2,328 66
Destination 780 755 810 810 810
Total Price $31,010 $32,930 $28,405 $28,345 $28,250
Total Invoice $28,452 $30,194 $27,088 $26,907 $26,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,637
Model Year20072007201320132013
ModelFreestarFreestarMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSELLimitedEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6201hp V6182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16235/60-16225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$31,010$32,930$28,405$28,345$28,250
Adjustments for Features0-1,725-765-1,150-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,010$31,205$27,640$27,195$27,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$195$445$0$780
Total Invoice$28,452$30,194$27,088$26,907$26,735
Adjustments for Features0-1,582-730-1,092-260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,452$28,612$26,358$25,815$26,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$160$543$0$660

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Features Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072007201320132013
ModelFreestarFreestarMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSELLimitedEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$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$200$200
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rack$300$300   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250   
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Engine-block heater$35$35 $35$35
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0  
Bodyside cladding $350   
Bodyside moldings$75 $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls $25   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Conversation mirror$25$25   
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$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$350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Total Value of Features$4,885$6,610$5,650$6,035$5,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725$765$1,150$275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,582-730-1,092-260

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072013
ModelFreestarMalibu
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.8 in107.8 in
Length201.0 in191.5 in
Width76.4 in73.0 in
Height70.6 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,296 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room66.4 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
73.1 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
135.7 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Freestar SEL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Alarm100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Stability Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Freestar Limited

Stability Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Alarm100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested71532%
Total Not Requested150068%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested36535%
Total Not Requested67565%

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