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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: $26,755

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $5,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,013

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $4,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelMalibuEquinoxEquinox
TrimMaxx SSLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,265 $24,160 $28,570
Base Invoice $21,986 $22,952 $27,141
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695    
Satellite radio 325    
Engine-block heater 50 100 100
Sunroof 800 900 900
Entertainment system, console-mounted 995    
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
235/55R18   250 250
Leather seating surfaces   800  
2LT Equipment Group   2,060  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,295 1,295
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577    
Satellite radio 293    
Engine-block heater 42 88 88
Sunroof 664 792 792
Entertainment system, console-mounted 826    
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
235/55R18   220 220
Leather seating surfaces   704  
2LT Equipment Group   1,957  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,140 1,140
Options (change) 2,865 6,905 4,045
Options (change) 2,402 6,221 3,560
Destination 625 810 810
Total Price $26,755 $31,875 $33,425
Total Invoice $25,013 $29,983 $31,511

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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: $2,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,383
Model Year200620112011
ModelMalibuEquinoxEquinox
TrimMaxx SSLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$26,755$31,875$33,425
Adjustments for Features0-2,750-3,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,755$29,125$29,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$585
Total Invoice$25,013$29,983$31,511
Adjustments for Features0-2,587-3,502
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,013$27,396$28,009
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$613

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200620112011
ModelMalibuEquinoxEquinox
TrimMaxx SSLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,600$6,350$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,750$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,587-3,502

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20062011
ModelMalibuEquinox
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in112.5 in
Length187.8 in187.8 in
Width69.8 in72.5 in
Height58.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.3,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

235/55R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/55R18 tires400No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1200100%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Remote start150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67540%
Total Not Requested100060%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1200100%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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