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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: $30,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $660

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,872

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelEquinoxMalibu
TrimSportLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,445 $27,165
Base Invoice $27,531 $25,806
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 990  
Engine-block heater 75 75
3.6L V6   1,595
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof   850
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 822  
Engine-block heater 62 66
3.6L V6   1,404
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof   748
Options (change) 1,065 2,620
Options (change) 884 2,306
Destination 695 760
Total Price $31,205 $30,545
Total Invoice $29,110 $28,872

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $961
Model Year20092011
ModelEquinoxMalibu
TrimSportLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine264hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$31,205$30,545
Adjustments for Features0-765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,205$29,780
Total Invoice$29,110$28,872
Adjustments for Features0-723
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,110$28,149

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092011
ModelEquinoxMalibu
TrimSportLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225 
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Purse holder$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,400$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-723

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092011
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 Weight3,810 lb.3,645 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 Room51.3 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.2 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 Sport

Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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