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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: $32,850

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $6,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,966

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $6,285

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Model Year20182016
ModelEquinoxMalibu Limited
TrimPremierLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,800 $28,420
Base Invoice $29,260 $26,857
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package 2,620  
Confidence & Convenience II Package 1,895  
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine 2,800  
Engine-block heater 100 75
All-weather floor mats 150 140
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Advanced Safety Package   595
Navigation system   495
Rear spoiler   400
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package 2,384  
Confidence & Convenience II Package 1,724  
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine 2,660  
Engine-block heater 91 68
All-weather floor mats 137 127
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,684
Advanced Safety Package   541
Navigation system   450
Rear spoiler   364
Options (change) 7,565 3,555
Options (change) 6,996 3,234
Destination 995 875
Total Price $39,360 $32,850
Total Invoice $37,251 $30,966

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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: $1,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,534
Model Year20182016
ModelEquinoxMalibu Limited
TrimPremierLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine252hp I4202hp I4
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19215/60-16
Total Price$39,360$32,850
Adjustments for Features-5,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,340$32,850
Total Invoice$37,251$30,966
Adjustments for Features-4,7510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,500$30,966

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20182016
ModelEquinoxMalibu Limited
TrimPremierLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
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, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Safety key$5 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$8,820$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7510

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20182016
ModelEquinoxMalibu Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.3 in107.8 in
Length183.1 in191.5 in
Width72.6 in73.0 in
Height65.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,448 lb.3,393 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.7 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.9 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.5 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Premier

Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67530%
Total Not Requested160070%
Confidence & Convenience II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested90036%
Total Not Requested157564%
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
235/50HR19 tires400No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
252 hp@5500
260 lb-ft@2500
1000Yes
Total Requested102559%
Total Not Requested72541%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130078%
Total Not Requested37522%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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