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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: $30,284

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $481

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,591

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $1,501

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720152015
ModelEquinoxMalibuMalibu
TrimLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,040 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $21,473 $24,443 $26,762
2LT Equipment Group 1,280    
Side curtain airbags 395    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695    
Engine-block heater 50 75 75
Satellite radio 199    
Sunroof 695 1,000  
Navigation system 2,145 495 495
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers 325    
Leather seating surfaces 595    
Heated front seats 250    
Leather Package   1,250  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,125 1,850
Rear spoiler   400 400
2LT Equipment Group 1,062    
Side curtain airbags 328    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577    
Engine-block heater 42 66 66
Satellite radio 165    
Sunroof 577 880  
Navigation system 1,780 436 436
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers 270    
Leather seating surfaces 494    
Heated front seats 208    
Leather Package   1,100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   990 1,628
Rear spoiler   352 352
Options (change) 6,629 4,345 2,820
Options (change) 5,503 3,824 2,482
Destination 615 825 825
Total Price $30,284 $30,765 $31,965
Total Invoice $27,591 $29,092 $30,069

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,924
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $773
Model Year200720152015
ModelEquinoxMalibuMalibu
TrimLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$30,284$30,765$31,965
Adjustments for Features0-2,405-2,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,284$28,360$29,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,250
Total Invoice$27,591$29,092$30,069
Adjustments for Features0-2,274-2,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,591$26,818$27,854
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,036

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200720152015
ModelEquinoxMalibuMalibu
TrimLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Purse holder$0  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,720$5,125$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,405$2,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,274-2,215

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072015
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?
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 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
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
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested26525%
Total Not Requested77575%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 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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