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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: $25,760

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $11,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,187

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $10,943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
ModelEquinoxMalibu
TrimPremierMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,040 $23,265
Base Invoice $28,538 $21,986
3.6L V6 1,500  
Technology Package 890  
Enhanced Convenience Package 950  
Engine-block heater 100 50
Sunroof 995 800
AWD 1,750  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695
Satellite radio   325
3.6L V6 1,365  
Technology Package 810  
Enhanced Convenience Package 864  
Engine-block heater 91 42
Sunroof 905 664
AWD 1,662  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   577
Satellite radio   293
Options (change) 6,185 1,870
Options (change) 5,697 1,576
Destination 895 625
Total Price $37,120 $25,760
Total Invoice $35,130 $24,187

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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: $5,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,298
Model Year20172006
ModelEquinoxMalibu
TrimPremierMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine301hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/50-18
Total Price$37,120$25,760
Adjustments for Features-5,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,155$25,760
Total Invoice$35,130$24,187
Adjustments for Features-5,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,485$24,187

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172006
ModelEquinoxMalibu
TrimPremierMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700 
FWD $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 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Roof rails$250 
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 
CD player $125
Navigation system$600 
Rear seat audio controls $25
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,675$2,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6450

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172006
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 Weight4,112 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 Premier

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
SD Card slot25No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%

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