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Ford Freestyle vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Freestyle vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,670

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $815

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,023

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $81

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelFreestyleFreestyleMalibu
TrimSELLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,505 $28,530 $27,095
Base Invoice $24,419 $26,242 $25,605
Front Row Comfort Package 495    
Safety Package 695 695  
Traction control 195 195  
Sunroof 895 895 800
Power-adjustable pedals   195 125
Universal garage door opener   150  
Front Row Comfort Package 431    
Safety Package 605 605  
Traction control 170 170  
Sunroof 779 779 664
Power-adjustable pedals   170 104
Universal garage door opener   131  
Options (change) 2,280 2,130 925
Options (change) 1,985 1,855 768
Destination 700 700 650
Total Price $29,485 $31,360 $28,670
Total Invoice $27,104 $28,797 $27,023

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Freestyle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $584
Model Year200620062008
ModelFreestyleFreestyleMalibu
TrimSELLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine203hp V6203hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17215/65-17225/50-18
Total Price$29,485$31,360$28,670
Adjustments for Features0-1,865-555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,485$29,495$28,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0
Total Invoice$27,104$28,797$27,023
Adjustments for Features0-1,713-523
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,104$27,084$26,500
Cost Above Minimum$20$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Freestyle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200620062008
ModelFreestyleFreestyleMalibu
TrimSELLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row high console $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,675$6,540$5,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,865$555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,713-523

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Freestyle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062008
ModelFreestyleMalibu
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in112.3 in
Length200.1 in191.8 in
Width74.9 in70.3 in
Height68.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,960 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in37.6 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 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.9 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
91.7 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Freestyle SEL

Front Row Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested45062%
Total Not Requested27538%
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%

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