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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: $30,580

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $455

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,843

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMalibu
TrimLTLTZLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,160 $28,570 $28,600
Base Invoice $22,952 $27,141 $27,027
2LT Equipment Group 2,060    
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500  
235/55R18 250 250  
Engine-block heater 100 100 75
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Sunroof 900 900  
3.6L V6     1,600
2LT Equipment Group 1,957    
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320  
235/55R18 220 220  
Engine-block heater 88 88 66
Leather seating surfaces 704    
Sunroof 792 792  
3.6L V6     1,512
Options (change) 5,610 2,750 1,675
Options (change) 5,081 2,420 1,578
Destination 810 810 760
Total Price $30,580 $32,130 $31,035
Total Invoice $28,843 $30,371 $29,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,630
Model Year201120112012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMalibu
TrimLTLTZLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine264hp V6264hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18225/50-18
Total Price$30,580$32,130$31,035
Adjustments for Features-1,175-2,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,405$29,990$31,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0
Total Invoice$28,843$30,371$29,365
Adjustments for Features-1,108-2,0230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,735$28,348$29,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$613$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120112012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMalibu
TrimLTLTZLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo mat $40$40
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,240$4,205$2,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,175$2,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,108-2,0230

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112012
ModelEquinoxMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in112.3 in
Length187.8 in191.8 in
Width72.5 in70.3 in
Height66.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,944 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		31.4 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		63.7 ft315.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Remote start150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112567%
Total Not Requested55033%

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)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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