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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: $30,295

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,633

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152010
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMalibu
Trim2LTLTZLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,170 $31,920 $26,955
Base Invoice $26,762 $30,324 $25,607
3.6L V6 1,500 1,500 1,595
Power Convenience Package 995    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 995 995 850
Cargo mat 75    
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
Temporary spare tire     100
3.6L V6 1,320 1,320 1,404
Power Convenience Package 876    
Engine-block heater 66 66 66
Sunroof 876 876 748
Cargo mat 66    
Leather seating surfaces 880    
Temporary spare tire     88
Options (change) 4,640 2,570 2,620
Options (change) 4,084 2,262 2,306
Destination 875 875 720
Total Price $33,685 $35,365 $30,295
Total Invoice $31,721 $33,461 $28,633

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,308
Model Year201520152010
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, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/55-18225/50-18
Total Price$33,685$35,365$30,295
Adjustments for Features-1,890-3,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,795$32,250$30,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$455$0
Total Invoice$31,721$33,461$28,633
Adjustments for Features-1,780-2,9470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,941$30,514$28,633
Cost Above Minimum$0$573$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201520152010
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMalibu
Trim2LTLTZLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshade, rear  $125
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 
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 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$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 
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 recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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$3,840$5,065$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,890$3,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,780-2,9470

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152010
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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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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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