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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: $10,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,013

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $10,024

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelEquinoxMalibu
TrimLTZMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,920 $23,265
Base Invoice $30,324 $21,986
3.6L V6 1,500  
Engine-block heater 75 50
Sunroof 995 800
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,295  
Navigation system 495  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695
Satellite radio   325
Entertainment system, console-mounted   995
3.6L V6 1,320  
Engine-block heater 66 42
Sunroof 876 664
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,140  
Navigation system 436  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   577
Satellite radio   293
Entertainment system, console-mounted   826
Options (change) 4,360 2,865
Options (change) 3,838 2,402
Destination 875 625
Total Price $37,155 $26,755
Total Invoice $35,037 $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: $5,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,965
Model Year20152006
ModelEquinoxMalibu
TrimLTZMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine301hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/50-18
Total Price$37,155$26,755
Adjustments for Features-5,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,790$26,755
Total Invoice$35,037$25,013
Adjustments for Features-5,0590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,978$25,013

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152006
ModelEquinoxMalibu
TrimLTZMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$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 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,615$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0590

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152006
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 LTZ

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

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