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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: $27,060

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,846

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $3,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201420142014
ModelEquinoxMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLTECO2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,400 $25,945 $25,315 $27,790
Base Invoice $20,877 $24,777 $24,176 $26,262
2LT Equipment Group 1,130      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695      
Side curtain airbags 395      
Engine-block heater 35   75 75
Satellite radio 325      
Sunroof 695 1,000 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces 545      
Heated front seats 250      
Leather Package   1,000 1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175 1,175 1,900
2LT Equipment Group 938      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577      
Side curtain airbags 328      
Engine-block heater 29   66 66
Satellite radio 270      
Sunroof 577 880 880  
Leather seating surfaces 452      
Heated front seats 208      
Leather Package   880 880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034 1,034 1,672
Options (change) 4,070 3,175 3,250 1,975
Options (change) 3,379 2,794 2,860 1,738
Destination 590 825 825 825
Total Price $27,060 $29,945 $29,390 $30,590
Total Invoice $24,846 $28,396 $27,861 $28,825

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48
Model Year2006201420142014
ModelEquinoxMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLTECO2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6182hp I4 H196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17225/55-17235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$27,060$29,945$29,390$30,590
Adjustments for Features0-3,120-3,130-3,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,060$26,825$26,260$27,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$565$0$1,250
Total Invoice$24,846$28,396$27,861$28,825
Adjustments for Features0-2,959-2,967-2,902
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,846$25,437$24,894$25,923
Cost Above Minimum$0$543$0$1,029

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2006201420142014
ModelEquinoxMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLTECO2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Purse holder$0   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Engine-block heater$35 $35$35
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
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$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,730$5,850$5,860$5,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,120$3,130$3,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,959-2,967-2,902

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062014
ModelEquinoxMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in107.8 in
Length188.8 in191.5 in
Width71.4 in73.0 in
Height69.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.3,394 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?
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 player50Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested82567%
Total Not Requested40033%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu ECO

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested26525%
Total Not Requested77575%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested26525%
Total Not Requested77575%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

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