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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,565

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $1,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,025

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $1,148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuEquinox
TrimMaxx LTZLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,465 $22,400
Base Invoice $22,175 $20,877
Engine-block heater 50 35
Sunroof 800 695
Satellite radio 325 325
CD changer, in-dash 300 395
2LT Equipment Group   1,130
Side curtain airbags   395
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695
Heated front seats   250
Leather seating surfaces   545
Engine-block heater 42 29
Sunroof 664 577
Satellite radio 270 270
CD changer, in-dash 249 327
2LT Equipment Group   938
Side curtain airbags   328
Telematics service, such as OnStar   577
Heated front seats   208
Leather seating surfaces   452
Options (change) 1,475 4,465
Options (change) 1,225 3,706
Destination 625 590
Total Price $25,565 $27,455
Total Invoice $24,025 $25,173

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,351
Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuEquinox
TrimMaxx LTZLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp V6185hp V6
TransmissionT4A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/60-17
Total Price$25,565$27,455
Adjustments for Features-1,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,285$27,455
Total Invoice$24,025$25,173
Adjustments for Features-1,2030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,822$25,173

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuEquinox
TrimMaxx LTZLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Front side airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Purse holder $0
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Infotainment 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,225$1,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2030

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuEquinox
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in112.5 in
Length187.8 in188.8 in
Width69.8 in71.4 in
Height58.1 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,459 lb.3,669 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in40.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.8 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		41.0 ft367.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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