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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: $23,455

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $7,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,017

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $6,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelMalibu ClassicEquinoxEquinoxEquinox
TrimLTLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $26,170 $28,170 $31,920
Base Invoice $19,304 $24,862 $26,762 $30,324
Luxury and Convenience Package 595      
Front Seating Package 450      
Satellite radio 200      
Rear spoiler 175      
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75
Sunroof 800 995 995 995
Remote start 190      
Driver Convenience Package   625    
3.6L V6   1,500 1,500 1,500
Pioneer audio system   395    
Luxury and Convenience Package 494      
Front Seating Package 374      
Satellite radio 166      
Rear spoiler 145      
Engine-block heater 62 66 66 66
Sunroof 664 876 876 876
Remote start 158      
Driver Convenience Package   550    
3.6L V6   1,320 1,320 1,320
Pioneer audio system   348    
Options (change) 2,485 3,590 2,570 2,570
Options (change) 2,063 3,160 2,262 2,262
Destination 650 875 875 875
Total Price $23,455 $30,635 $31,615 $35,365
Total Invoice $22,017 $28,897 $29,899 $33,461

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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: $3,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,777
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelMalibu ClassicEquinoxEquinoxEquinox
TrimLTLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6301hp V6301hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/65-17225/65-17235/55-18
Total Price$23,455$30,635$31,615$35,365
Adjustments for Features0-3,290-3,965-6,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,455$27,345$27,650$28,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$305$1,040
Total Invoice$22,017$28,897$29,899$33,461
Adjustments for Features0-3,103-3,750-6,604
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,017$25,794$26,149$26,857
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$355$1,063

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year2008201520152015
ModelMalibu ClassicEquinoxEquinoxEquinox
TrimLTLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Remote app $25$25$25
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails $250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0$0
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels$100   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,600$4,890$5,565$8,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,290$3,965$6,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,103-3,750-6,604

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20082015
ModelMalibu ClassicEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.5 in
Length188.3 in187.8 in
Width69.9 in72.5 in
Height57.5 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,922 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.463.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
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

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox 2LT

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested100078%
Total Not Requested27522%

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