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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: $32,725

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $415

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,731

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $1,051

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMalibu
TrimLTLTZPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,160 $28,570 $30,920
Base Invoice $22,952 $27,141 $29,683
2LT Equipment Group 2,060    
Navigation system 2,145 2,145  
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500  
235/55R18 250 250  
Sunroof 900 900  
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Engine-block heater 100 100 75
Panoramic sunroof     1,270
2LT Equipment Group 1,957    
Navigation system 1,888 1,888  
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320  
235/55R18 220 220  
Sunroof 792 792  
Leather seating surfaces 704    
Engine-block heater 88 88 68
Panoramic sunroof     1,156
Options (change) 7,755 4,895 1,345
Options (change) 6,969 4,308 1,224
Destination 810 810 875
Total Price $32,725 $34,275 $33,140
Total Invoice $30,731 $32,259 $31,782

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $282
Model Year201120112016
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMalibu
TrimLTLTZPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine264hp V6264hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18245/40-19
Total Price$32,725$34,275$33,140
Adjustments for Features0-965-1,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,725$33,310$31,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0
Total Invoice$30,731$32,259$31,782
Adjustments for Features0-908-1,333
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,731$31,351$30,449
Cost Above Minimum$0$620$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120112016
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMalibu
TrimLTLTZPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo mat $40$40
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
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$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$4,155$5,120$5,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$965$1,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-908-1,333

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112016
ModelEquinoxMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in111.4 in
Length187.8 in193.8 in
Width72.5 in73.0 in
Height66.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,944 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.4 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Remote start150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

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