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

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,284

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $1,831

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,591

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,707

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016
ModelEquinoxMalibu Limited
TrimLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,040 $28,420
Base Invoice $21,473 $26,857
2LT Equipment Group 1,280  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Engine-block heater 50 75
Satellite radio 199  
Sunroof 695  
Leather seating surfaces 595  
Heated front seats 250  
Navigation system 2,145 495
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers 325  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Rear spoiler   400
2LT Equipment Group 1,062  
Side curtain airbags 328  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577  
Engine-block heater 42 68
Satellite radio 165  
Sunroof 577  
Leather seating surfaces 494  
Heated front seats 208  
Navigation system 1,780 450
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers 270  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,684
Rear spoiler   364
Options (change) 6,629 2,820
Options (change) 5,503 2,566
Destination 615 875
Total Price $30,284 $32,115
Total Invoice $27,591 $30,298

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $524
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $485
Model Year20072016
ModelEquinoxMalibu Limited
TrimLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6202hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17215/60-16
Total Price$30,284$32,115
Adjustments for Features0-2,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,284$29,760
Total Invoice$27,591$30,298
Adjustments for Features0-2,222
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,591$28,076

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20072016
ModelEquinoxMalibu Limited
TrimLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote app $25
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Purse holder$0 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,720$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,222

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20072016
ModelEquinoxMalibu Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in107.8 in
Length188.8 in191.5 in
Width71.4 in73.0 in
Height69.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,668 lb.3,393 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Remote start150Yes
Remote keyless entry, extended range0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

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