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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: $10,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,017

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $9,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMalibu Classic
TrimLTLTZLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,650 $29,940 $20,320
Base Invoice $25,318 $28,443 $19,304
Convenience Package 1,200    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 995 995 800
3.6L V6 1,500 1,500  
Technology Package 500 890  
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Enhanced Convenience Package   950  
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Rear spoiler     175
Remote start     190
Satellite radio     200
Convenience Package 1,092    
Engine-block heater 68 68 62
Sunroof 905 905 664
3.6L V6 1,365 1,365  
Technology Package 455 810  
AWD 1,662 1,662  
Enhanced Convenience Package   864  
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Rear spoiler     145
Remote start     158
Satellite radio     166
Options (change) 6,020 6,160 2,485
Options (change) 5,547 5,674 2,063
Destination 895 895 650
Total Price $33,565 $36,995 $23,455
Total Invoice $31,760 $35,012 $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: $4,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,217
Model Year201620162008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMalibu Classic
TrimLTLTZLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine301hp V6301hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/55-18215/60-16
Total Price$33,565$36,995$23,455
Adjustments for Features-5,840-8,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,725$28,815$23,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,090$0
Total Invoice$31,760$35,012$22,017
Adjustments for Features-5,526-7,7420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,234$27,270$22,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,036$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201620162008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMalibu Classic
TrimLTLTZLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Remote app$25$25 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo net $40 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
Navigation system$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$7,365$9,705$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,840$8,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,526-7,7420

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20162008
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 Weight4,112 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
SD Card slot25No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
SD Card slot25No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%

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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