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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: $32,610

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $5,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,810

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $5,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620142014
ModelEquinoxMalibuMalibu
TrimLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $25,315 $27,790
Base Invoice $28,443 $24,176 $26,262
Enhanced Convenience Package 950    
Technology Package 890    
Driver Confidence Package II 395    
Driver Confidence Package 495    
3.6L V6 1,500    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 995 1,000  
AWD 1,750    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395    
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175 1,350
Advanced Safety Package   890 890
Leather Package   1,000  
Navigation system   795 795
2.0L I4   1,535 2,160
Enhanced Convenience Package 864    
Technology Package 810    
Driver Confidence Package II 359    
Driver Confidence Package 450    
3.6L V6 1,365    
Engine-block heater 68 66 66
Sunroof 905 880  
AWD 1,662    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359    
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034 1,188
Advanced Safety Package   783 783
Leather Package   880  
Navigation system   700 700
2.0L I4   1,466 2,041
Options (change) 7,445 6,470 5,270
Options (change) 6,842 5,809 4,778
Destination 895 825 825
Total Price $38,280 $32,610 $33,885
Total Invoice $36,180 $30,810 $31,865

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,568
Model Year201620142014
ModelEquinoxMalibuMalibu
TrimLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine301hp V6259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$38,280$32,610$33,885
Adjustments for Features-2,9650-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,315$32,610$33,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,225
Total Invoice$36,180$30,810$31,865
Adjustments for Features-2,8020-47
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,378$30,810$31,818
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,008

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201620142014
ModelEquinoxMalibuMalibu
TrimLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,465$2,500$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,965$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8020-47

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162014
ModelEquinoxMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in107.8 in
Length187.8 in191.5 in
Width72.5 in73.0 in
Height66.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,112 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Enhanced 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 seat100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested56554%
Total Not Requested47546%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140090%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%

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