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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: $26,060

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $5,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,436

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $5,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelMalibuEquinox
TrimMaxx SSSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,265 $29,445
Base Invoice $21,986 $27,531
Satellite radio 325  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Engine-block heater 50 75
CD changer, in-dash 300 435
Sunroof 800  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.   990
Satellite radio 293  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577  
Engine-block heater 42 62
CD changer, in-dash 249 361
Sunroof 664  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.   822
Options (change) 2,170 1,500
Options (change) 1,825 1,245
Destination 625 695
Total Price $26,060 $31,640
Total Invoice $24,436 $29,471

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,281
Model Year20062009
ModelMalibuEquinox
TrimMaxx SSSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$26,060$31,640
Adjustments for Features0-810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,060$30,830
Total Invoice$24,436$29,471
Adjustments for Features0-754
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,436$28,717

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20062009
ModelMalibuEquinox
TrimMaxx SSSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote keyless entry, extended range $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350 
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Purse holder $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Total Value of Features$2,875$3,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-754

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20062009
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 Weight3,476 lb.3,810 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 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in41.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft367.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested125058%

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