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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: $32,390

Ford Freestyle SEL   
Difference: $1,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,677

Ford Freestyle SEL   
Difference: $2,684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720182018
ModelFreestyleFreestyleMalibuMalibu
TrimSELLimitedPremierHybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,920 $29,205 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $23,948 $26,904 $29,736 $26,760
Interior Convenience Group 650      
Interior Power Package 295      
Traction control 195 195    
Satellite radio 195 195    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995   495
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Heated front seats 240      
Sunroof 960 960    
Limited Convenience Group   475    
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270  
Cargo net     65 65
Convenience and Technology Package       895
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Panoramic sunroof       1,150
Leather Package       1,395
Interior Convenience Group 566      
Interior Power Package 257      
Traction control 170 170    
Satellite radio 170 170    
Navigation system 1,736 1,736   450
Obstacle detection, rear 257      
Leather seating surfaces 779      
Heated front seats 209      
Sunroof 835 835    
Limited Convenience Group   413    
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066  
Cargo net     59 59
Convenience and Technology Package       814
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Panoramic sunroof       1,047
Leather Package       1,269
Options (change) 5,720 3,820 2,335 5,195
Options (change) 4,979 3,324 2,125 4,726
Destination 750 750 875 875
Total Price $32,390 $33,775 $34,185 $33,945
Total Invoice $29,677 $30,978 $32,736 $32,361

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Freestyle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Freestyle SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $377
Model Year2007200720182018
ModelFreestyleFreestyleMalibuMalibu
TrimSELLimitedPremierHybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine203hp V6203hp V6250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTT9CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$32,390$33,775$34,185$33,945
Adjustments for Features0-640-1,510-2,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,390$33,135$32,675$31,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$745$1,150$0
Total Invoice$29,677$30,978$32,736$32,361
Adjustments for Features0-587-1,446-2,307
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,677$30,391$31,290$30,054
Cost Above Minimum$0$714$1,236$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Freestyle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2007200720182018
ModelFreestyleFreestyleMalibuMalibu
TrimSELLimitedPremierHybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 $1000
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row high console $250  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125$125  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Stowable third row seats$600$600  
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Total Value of Features$6,050$6,690$7,560$8,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$640$1,510$2,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-587-1,446-2,307

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Freestyle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072018
ModelFreestyleMalibu
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in111.4 in
Length200.1 in193.8 in
Width74.9 in73.0 in
Height68.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,960 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in38.1 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
20.8 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
86.1 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Freestyle SEL

Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested35074%
Total Not Requested12526%

Option Package Details
Ford Freestyle Limited

Limited Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested39076%
Total Not Requested12524%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested152586%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

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