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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,455

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $6,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,017

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $6,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMalibu Classic
TrimLTLTZLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,050 $29,220 $20,320
Base Invoice $23,798 $27,759 $19,304
2LT Equipment Group 1,820    
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500  
Sunroof 900 900 800
Engine-block heater 100 100 75
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Rear spoiler     175
Remote start     190
Satellite radio     200
2LT Equipment Group 1,729    
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320  
Sunroof 792 792 664
Engine-block heater 88 88 62
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Rear spoiler     145
Remote start     158
Satellite radio     166
Options (change) 4,320 2,500 2,485
Options (change) 3,929 2,200 2,063
Destination 825 825 650
Total Price $30,195 $32,545 $23,455
Total Invoice $28,552 $30,784 $22,017

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,880
Model Year201220122008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMalibu Classic
TrimLTLTZLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine264hp V6264hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17215/60-16
Total Price$30,195$32,545$23,455
Adjustments for Features-3,865-5,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,330$26,815$23,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$485$0
Total Invoice$28,552$30,784$22,017
Adjustments for Features-3,655-5,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,897$25,364$22,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$467$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201220122008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMalibu Classic
TrimLTLTZLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo mat $40 
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$4,990$6,855$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,865$5,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,655-5,4200

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122008
ModelEquinoxMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in106.3 in
Length187.8 in188.3 in
Width72.5 in69.9 in
Height66.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,944 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Remote start150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested82556%
Total Not Requested65044%

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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