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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: $28,620

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,981

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMalibu
Trim2LTLTZLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,170 $31,920 $27,095
Base Invoice $26,762 $30,324 $25,605
3.6L V6 1,500 1,500  
Power Convenience Package 995    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 995 995 800
Cargo mat 75    
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
3.6L V6 1,320 1,320  
Power Convenience Package 876    
Engine-block heater 66 66 62
Sunroof 876 876 664
Cargo mat 66    
Leather seating surfaces 880    
Options (change) 4,640 2,570 875
Options (change) 4,084 2,262 726
Destination 875 875 650
Total Price $33,685 $35,365 $28,620
Total Invoice $31,721 $33,461 $26,981

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,833
Model Year201520152008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMalibu
Trim2LTLTZLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine301hp V6301hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/55-18225/50-18
Total Price$33,685$35,365$28,620
Adjustments for Features-2,025-3,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,660$32,115$28,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$455$0
Total Invoice$31,721$33,461$26,981
Adjustments for Features-1,907-3,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,814$30,386$26,981
Cost Above Minimum$0$572$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201520152008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMalibu
Trim2LTLTZLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo net  $40
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,190$5,415$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,025$3,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,907-3,0750

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152008
ModelEquinoxMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in112.3 in
Length187.8 in191.8 in
Width72.5 in70.3 in
Height66.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,922 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		31.5 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		63.7 ft315.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox 2LT

Power Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%

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