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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: $26,060

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $5,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,436

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $5,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelEquinoxMalibu
TrimSportMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,445 $23,265
Base Invoice $27,531 $21,986
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 990  
Engine-block heater 75 50
CD changer, in-dash 435 300
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695
Satellite radio   325
Sunroof   800
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 822  
Engine-block heater 62 42
CD changer, in-dash 361 249
Telematics service, such as OnStar   577
Satellite radio   293
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 1,500 2,170
Options (change) 1,245 1,825
Destination 695 625
Total Price $31,640 $26,060
Total Invoice $29,471 $24,436

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,281
Model Year20092006
ModelEquinoxMalibu
TrimSportMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine264hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$31,640$26,060
Adjustments for Features-8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,830$26,060
Total Invoice$29,471$24,436
Adjustments for Features-7540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,717$24,436

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092006
ModelEquinoxMalibu
TrimSportMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Purse holder$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Total Value of Features$3,685$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7540

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092006
ModelEquinoxMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.5 in112.3 in
Length188.8 in187.8 in
Width71.4 in69.8 in
Height69.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.3,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom41.2 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft341.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested125058%

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