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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: $30,020

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,122

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelEquinoxMalibu
TrimPremierLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,040 $26,880
Base Invoice $28,538 $25,402
Enhanced Convenience Package 950  
3.6L V6 1,500 1,595
Technology Package 890  
Engine-block heater 100 75
Sunroof 995 800
Cargo mat 75  
AWD 1,750  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395  
Enhanced Convenience Package 864  
3.6L V6 1,365 1,324
Technology Package 810  
Engine-block heater 91 62
Sunroof 905 664
Cargo mat 68  
AWD 1,662  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359  
Options (change) 6,655 2,470
Options (change) 6,124 2,050
Destination 895 670
Total Price $37,590 $30,020
Total Invoice $35,557 $28,122

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,070
Model Year20172009
ModelEquinoxMalibu
TrimPremierLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine301hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/50-18
Total Price$37,590$30,020
Adjustments for Features-4,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,975$30,020
Total Invoice$35,557$28,122
Adjustments for Features-4,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,192$28,122

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172009
ModelEquinoxMalibu
TrimPremierLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,415$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3650

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172009
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 Weight4,112 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 Premier

Enhanced 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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
SD Card slot25No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%

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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