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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: $30,850

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,194

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,696

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014
ModelEquinoxMalibuMalibu
TrimSport2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,445 $25,315 $27,790
Base Invoice $27,531 $24,176 $26,262
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 990    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Navigation system 2,145 795  
Leather Package   1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175  
Sunroof   1,000  
2.0L I4   1,535 2,160
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 822    
Engine-block heater 62 66 66
Navigation system 1,780 700  
Leather Package   880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034  
Sunroof   880  
2.0L I4   1,466 2,041
Options (change) 3,210 5,580 2,235
Options (change) 2,664 5,026 2,107
Destination 695 825 825
Total Price $33,350 $31,720 $30,850
Total Invoice $30,890 $30,027 $29,194

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,983
Model Year200920142014
ModelEquinoxMalibuMalibu
TrimSport2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine264hp V6259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$33,350$31,720$30,850
Adjustments for Features0-2,240-1,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,350$29,480$29,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$180
Total Invoice$30,890$30,027$29,194
Adjustments for Features0-2,120-1,126
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,890$27,907$28,068
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$161

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200920142014
ModelEquinoxMalibuMalibu
TrimSport2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
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 
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Purse holder$0  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system$600$600 
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
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,735$5,975$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,240$1,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,120-1,126

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092014
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 Weight3,810 lb.3,635 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 Room51.3 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom41.2 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 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 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

turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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