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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: $706

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,591

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $1,943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201720172017
ModelEquinoxMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLTLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,040 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $21,473 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Side curtain airbags 395      
2LT Equipment Group 1,280      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695      
Engine-block heater 50 100 100 100
Satellite radio 199      
Navigation system 2,145 495   495
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers 325      
Leather seating surfaces 595      
Heated front seats 250      
Sunroof 695      
Convenience and Technology Package   995   995
Sport Package   795    
Leather Package   1,395   1,395
Cargo net   60 60 60
Panoramic sunroof   1,150   1,150
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270  
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Side curtain airbags 328      
2LT Equipment Group 1,062      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577      
Engine-block heater 42 91 91 91
Satellite radio 165      
Navigation system 1,780 450   450
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers 270      
Leather seating surfaces 494      
Heated front seats 208      
Sunroof 577      
Convenience and Technology Package   905   905
Sport Package   723    
Leather Package   1,269   1,269
Cargo net   55 55 55
Panoramic sunroof   1,046   1,046
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066  
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Options (change) 6,629 4,990 2,430 5,390
Options (change) 5,503 4,539 2,212 4,903
Destination 615 875 875 875
Total Price $30,284 $30,990 $34,280 $34,140
Total Invoice $27,591 $29,534 $32,823 $32,538

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,679
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $330
Model Year2007201720172017
ModelEquinoxMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLTLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionA5T6T9CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$30,284$30,990$34,280$34,140
Adjustments for Features0-2,385-3,325-4,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,284$28,605$30,955$29,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,350$1,300
Total Invoice$27,591$29,534$32,823$32,538
Adjustments for Features0-2,273-3,184-4,036
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,591$27,261$29,639$28,502
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,378$1,241

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2007201720172017
ModelEquinoxMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLTLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225   
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
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$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50   
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 external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125   
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
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,195$6,580$7,520$8,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,385$3,325$4,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,273-3,184-4,036

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072017
ModelEquinoxMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in111.4 in
Length188.8 in193.8 in
Width71.4 in73.0 in
Height69.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft315.8 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 lights125No
Compass0Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Remote start150Yes
Remote keyless entry, extended range0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
245/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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