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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: $33,280

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $1,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,909

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142016
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMalibu
Trim2LTLTZPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,955 $31,650 $30,920
Base Invoice $26,557 $30,068 $29,683
3.6L V6 1,500 1,500  
Mud guards 300 300  
Navigation system 795 795  
Power Convenience Package 995    
Floor mats 80 80  
Engine-block heater 100 100 75
Cargo mat 75    
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Sunroof 995 995  
Panoramic sunroof     1,270
All-weather floor mats     140
3.6L V6 1,320 1,320  
Mud guards 264 264  
Navigation system 700 700  
Power Convenience Package 876    
Floor mats 71 71  
Engine-block heater 88 88 68
Cargo mat 66    
Leather seating surfaces 704    
Sunroof 876 876  
Panoramic sunroof     1,156
All-weather floor mats     127
Options (change) 5,640 3,770 1,485
Options (change) 4,965 3,319 1,351
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $34,470 $36,295 $33,280
Total Invoice $32,397 $34,262 $31,909

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $934
Model Year201420142016
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMalibu
Trim2LTLTZPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine301hp V6301hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/55-18245/40-19
Total Price$34,470$36,295$33,280
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,470$35,070$32,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$0
Total Invoice$32,397$34,262$31,909
Adjustments for Features0-1,156-446
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,397$33,106$31,463
Cost Above Minimum$0$709$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201420142016
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMalibu
Trim2LTLTZPremier
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$350 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning $200 
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 
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
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 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,690$5,915$5,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,156-446

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142016
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 Weight3,922 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 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Power Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%

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