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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: $26,755

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $7,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,013

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $6,943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132006
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMalibu
TrimLTLTZMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,870 $30,985 $23,265
Base Invoice $24,576 $29,436 $21,986
3.6L V6 1,500 1,500  
2LT Equipment Group 1,870    
Engine-block heater 100 100 50
Sunroof 900 900 800
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,295 1,295  
Navigation system 795 795  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     695
Satellite radio     325
Entertainment system, console-mounted     995
3.6L V6 1,320 1,320  
2LT Equipment Group 1,776    
Engine-block heater 88 88 42
Sunroof 792 792 664
Leather seating surfaces 704    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,140 1,140  
Navigation system 700 700  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     577
Satellite radio     293
Entertainment system, console-mounted     826
Options (change) 7,260 4,590 2,865
Options (change) 6,520 4,040 2,402
Destination 860 860 625
Total Price $33,990 $36,435 $26,755
Total Invoice $31,956 $34,336 $25,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,699
Model Year201320132006
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMalibu
TrimLTLTZMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine301hp V6301hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17225/50-18
Total Price$33,990$36,435$26,755
Adjustments for Features-3,450-5,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,540$31,120$26,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$580$0
Total Invoice$31,956$34,336$25,013
Adjustments for Features-3,244-5,0090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,712$29,327$25,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201320132006
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMalibu
TrimLTLTZMaxx SS
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 
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
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  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,050$8,915$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,450$5,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,244-5,0090

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132006
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 Weight3,922 lb.3,476 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67546%
Total Not Requested80054%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested625100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested625100%

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