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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,265

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $2,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,859

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $1,958

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicEquinox
TrimLTLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $22,400
Base Invoice $19,304 $20,877
Luxury and Convenience Package 595  
Front Seating Package 450  
Rear spoiler 175  
Engine-block heater 75 35
Sunroof 800 695
Satellite radio 200 325
2LT Equipment Group   1,130
Side curtain airbags   395
Heated front seats   250
Luxury and Convenience Package 494  
Front Seating Package 374  
Rear spoiler 145  
Engine-block heater 62 29
Sunroof 664 577
Satellite radio 166 270
2LT Equipment Group   938
Side curtain airbags   328
Heated front seats   208
Options (change) 2,295 2,830
Options (change) 1,905 2,350
Destination 650 590
Total Price $23,265 $25,820
Total Invoice $21,859 $23,817

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,049
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicEquinox
TrimLTLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6185hp V6
TransmissionT4A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/60-17
Total Price$23,265$25,820
Adjustments for Features0-985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,265$24,835
Total Invoice$21,859$23,817
Adjustments for Features0-909
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,859$22,908

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicEquinox
TrimLTLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Purse holder $0
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$1,625$2,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-909

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.5 in
Length188.3 in188.8 in
Width69.9 in71.4 in
Height57.5 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,669 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in40.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.467.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested27566%
Total Not Requested14034%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested77563%
Total Not Requested45037%

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