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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: $32,930

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $225

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,039

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132016
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMalibu Limited
TrimLTLTZLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,870 $30,985 $28,420
Base Invoice $24,576 $29,436 $26,857
Safety Package 590    
2LT Equipment Group 1,870    
Navigation system 795 795 495
Power Convenience Package 995    
Mud guards 300 300  
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Sunroof 900 900  
Engine-block heater 100 100 75
Cargo mat 75   80
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,850
Advanced Safety Package     595
All-weather floor mats     140
Rear spoiler     400
Safety Package 519    
2LT Equipment Group 1,776    
Navigation system 700 700 450
Power Convenience Package 876    
Mud guards 264 264  
Leather seating surfaces 704    
Sunroof 792 792  
Engine-block heater 88 88 68
Cargo mat 66   73
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,684
Advanced Safety Package     541
All-weather floor mats     127
Rear spoiler     364
Options (change) 6,425 2,095 3,635
Options (change) 5,785 1,844 3,307
Destination 860 860 875
Total Price $33,155 $33,940 $32,930
Total Invoice $31,221 $32,140 $31,039

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $111
Model Year201320132016
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMalibu Limited
TrimLTLTZLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4182hp I4202hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17215/60-16
Total Price$33,155$33,940$32,930
Adjustments for Features-75-4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,080$33,540$32,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$460$0
Total Invoice$31,221$32,140$31,039
Adjustments for Features-71-3790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,150$31,761$31,039
Cost Above Minimum$0$611$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year201320132016
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMalibu Limited
TrimLTLTZLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$3,390$3,715$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-71-3790

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20132016
ModelEquinoxMalibu Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in107.8 in
Length187.8 in191.5 in
Width72.5 in73.0 in
Height66.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,778 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Power 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 seat100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

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 opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

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