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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: $31,890

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,044

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMalibu
TrimLTLTZPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,050 $29,220 $30,975
Base Invoice $23,798 $27,759 $29,736
Navigation system 795 795  
2LT Equipment Group 1,820    
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500  
MyLink / Intellilink 100 100  
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100
Sunroof 900 900  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270
Navigation system 700 700  
2LT Equipment Group 1,729    
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320  
MyLink / Intellilink 88 88  
Leather seating surfaces 704    
Engine-block heater 88 88 91
Sunroof 792 792  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066
Options (change) 6,015 3,395 2,370
Options (change) 5,421 2,988 2,157
Destination 825 825 875
Total Price $31,890 $33,440 $34,220
Total Invoice $30,044 $31,572 $32,768

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,379
Model Year201220122017
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMalibu
TrimLTLTZPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine264hp V6264hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG22/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17245/40-19
Total Price$31,890$33,440$34,220
Adjustments for Features0-965-1,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,890$32,475$32,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0
Total Invoice$30,044$31,572$32,768
Adjustments for Features0-911-1,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,044$30,661$31,423
Cost Above Minimum$0$617$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201220122017
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMalibu
TrimLTLTZPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
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
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
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 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$4,215$5,180$5,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$965$1,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-911-1,345

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122017
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 Room54.6 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 Room51.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100068%
Total Not Requested47532%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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