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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: $25,614

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $5,381

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,121

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $5,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122007
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMalibu
TrimLTLTZMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,050 $29,220 $23,915
Base Invoice $23,798 $27,759 $22,600
2LT Equipment Group 1,820    
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Engine-block heater 100 100 50
Sunroof 900 900 800
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500  
Satellite radio     199
2LT Equipment Group 1,729    
Leather seating surfaces 704    
Engine-block heater 88 88 42
Sunroof 792 792 664
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320  
Satellite radio     165
Options (change) 5,120 2,500 1,049
Options (change) 4,633 2,200 871
Destination 825 825 650
Total Price $30,995 $32,545 $25,614
Total Invoice $29,256 $30,784 $24,121

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,896
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,733
Model Year201220122007
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMalibu
TrimLTLTZMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine264hp V6264hp V6217hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17225/50-17
Total Price$30,995$32,545$25,614
Adjustments for Features-1,485-2,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,510$30,095$25,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0
Total Invoice$29,256$30,784$24,121
Adjustments for Features-1,402-2,3170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,854$28,467$24,121
Cost Above Minimum$0$613$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201220122007
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMalibu
TrimLTLTZMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo mat $40 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$3,900$4,865$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,485$2,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,402-2,3170

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122007
ModelEquinoxMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.5 in112.3 in
Length187.8 in187.8 in
Width72.5 in69.8 in
Height66.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,944 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		31.5 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		63.7 ft341.0 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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Remote start150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102569%
Total Not Requested45031%

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