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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,455

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $1,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,173

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $1,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelEquinoxMalibu
TrimLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,400 $27,095
Base Invoice $20,877 $25,605
2LT Equipment Group 1,130  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Satellite radio 325  
Engine-block heater 35 75
Sunroof 695 800
Heated front seats 250  
CD changer, in-dash 395  
Leather seating surfaces 545  
2LT Equipment Group 938  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577  
Side curtain airbags 328  
Satellite radio 270  
Engine-block heater 29 62
Sunroof 577 664
Heated front seats 208  
CD changer, in-dash 327  
Leather seating surfaces 452  
Options (change) 4,465 875
Options (change) 3,706 726
Destination 590 650
Total Price $27,455 $28,620
Total Invoice $25,173 $26,981

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $399
Model Year20062008
ModelEquinoxMalibu
TrimLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17225/50-18
Total Price$27,455$28,620
Adjustments for Features0-1,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,455$27,125
Total Invoice$25,173$26,981
Adjustments for Features0-1,409
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,173$25,572

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062008
ModelEquinoxMalibu
TrimLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Purse holder$0 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
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 recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,645$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,409

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062008
ModelEquinoxMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in112.3 in
Length188.8 in191.8 in
Width71.4 in70.3 in
Height69.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.7 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		67.1 ft315.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested77563%
Total Not Requested45037%

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