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Ford Freestyle vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Freestyle vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,815

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $6,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,486

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $5,187

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelFreestyleFreestyleMalibu Classic
TrimSELLimitedLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,505 $28,530 $20,320
Base Invoice $24,419 $26,242 $19,304
Safety Package 695 695  
Traction control 195 195  
Sunroof 895 895 800
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Safety Package 605 605  
Traction control 170 170  
Sunroof 779 779 664
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Options (change) 1,785 1,785 1,845
Options (change) 1,554 1,554 1,532
Destination 700 700 650
Total Price $28,990 $31,015 $22,815
Total Invoice $26,673 $28,496 $21,486

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Freestyle vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,104
Model Year200620062008
ModelFreestyleFreestyleMalibu Classic
TrimSELLimitedLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine203hp V6203hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17215/65-17215/60-16
Total Price$28,990$31,015$22,815
Adjustments for Features-2,975-5,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,015$25,675$22,815
Cost Above Minimum$340$0$0
Total Invoice$26,673$28,496$21,486
Adjustments for Features-2,737-4,9060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,936$23,590$21,486
Cost Above Minimum$346$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Freestyle vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year200620062008
ModelFreestyleFreestyleMalibu Classic
TrimSELLimitedLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row high console $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Outside temperature display $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,000$7,365$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,975$5,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,737-4,9060

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Freestyle vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20062008
ModelFreestyleMalibu Classic
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in106.3 in
Length200.1 in188.3 in
Width74.9 in69.9 in
Height68.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,960 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
91.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Freestyle SEL

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35035%
Total Not Requested65065%

Option Package Details
Ford Freestyle Limited

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35035%
Total Not Requested65065%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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