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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,930

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $3,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,410

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $2,952

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelEquinoxMalibu
TrimLTZPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $30,920
Base Invoice $28,443 $29,683
Driver Confidence Package II 395  
Enhanced Convenience Package 950  
Driver Confidence Package 495 1,195
3.6L V6 1,500  
Technology Package 890  
Engine-block heater 75 75
All-weather floor mats 200 140
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 395
Sunroof 995  
AWD 1,750  
Panoramic sunroof   1,270
Cargo net   60
Driver Confidence Package II 359  
Enhanced Convenience Package 864  
Driver Confidence Package 450 1,087
3.6L V6 1,365  
Technology Package 810  
Engine-block heater 68 68
All-weather floor mats 182 127
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 359
Sunroof 905  
AWD 1,662  
Panoramic sunroof   1,156
Cargo net   55
Options (change) 7,645 3,135
Options (change) 7,024 2,852
Destination 895 875
Total Price $38,480 $34,930
Total Invoice $36,362 $33,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,352
Model Year20162016
ModelEquinoxMalibu
TrimLTZPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine301hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/40-19
Total Price$38,480$34,930
Adjustments for Features-6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,845$34,930
Total Invoice$36,362$33,410
Adjustments for Features-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,762$33,410

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162016
ModelEquinoxMalibu
TrimLTZPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,890$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6000

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162016
ModelEquinoxMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in111.4 in
Length187.8 in193.8 in
Width72.5 in73.0 in
Height66.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,112 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested82546%

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