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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: $9,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820212021
ModelMalibu ClassicEquinoxEquinox
TrimLTLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $27,600 $31,500
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Front Seating Package 450    
Rear spoiler 175    
Engine-block heater 75 100 100
Satellite radio 200    
Remote start 190    
Sunroof 800    
Sun & Infotainment Package   1,995  
Confidence & Convenience Package   1,945  
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package     2,620
Confidence & Convenience II Package     1,895
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Front Seating Package 374    
Rear spoiler 145    
Engine-block heater 62 91 91
Satellite radio 166    
Remote start 158    
Sunroof 664    
Sun & Infotainment Package   1,815  
Confidence & Convenience Package   1,770  
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package     2,384
Confidence & Convenience II Package     1,724
Options (change) 2,485 4,040 4,615
Options (change) 2,063 3,676 4,199
Destination 650 1,195 1,195
Total Price $23,455 $32,835 $37,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,273
Model Year200820212021
ModelMalibu ClassicEquinoxEquinox
TrimLTLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/65-17225/60-18
Total Price$23,455$32,835$37,310
Adjustments for Features0-7,145-11,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,455$25,690$25,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$210

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200820212021
ModelMalibu ClassicEquinoxEquinox
TrimLTLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
Front side airbags $350$350
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Stability control $400$400
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio  $50
Larger infotainment display $0$0
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $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  
Total Value of Features$2,425$9,570$13,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,145$11,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,060-1,650

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20082021
ModelMalibu ClassicEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in107.3 in
Length188.3 in183.1 in
Width69.9 in72.6 in
Height57.5 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.14.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in39.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft329.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.463.5 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
Compass0No
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

Sun & Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
AC power outlet100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
SD Card slot25No
Larger infotainment display0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1575100%
Confidence & Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Total Requested42524%
Total Not Requested135076%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Premier

Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Speed limit information0No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2275100%
Confidence & Convenience II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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