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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: $7,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,013

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $6,943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620132013
ModelMalibuEquinoxEquinox
TrimMaxx SSLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,265 $25,870 $30,985
Base Invoice $21,986 $24,576 $29,436
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695    
Satellite radio 325    
Engine-block heater 50 100 100
Sunroof 800 900 900
Entertainment system, console-mounted 995    
3.6L V6   1,500 1,500
2LT Equipment Group   1,870  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,295 1,295
Navigation system   795 795
Leather seating surfaces   800  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577    
Satellite radio 293    
Engine-block heater 42 88 88
Sunroof 664 792 792
Entertainment system, console-mounted 826    
3.6L V6   1,320 1,320
2LT Equipment Group   1,776  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,140 1,140
Navigation system   700 700
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Options (change) 2,865 7,260 4,590
Options (change) 2,402 6,520 4,040
Destination 625 860 860
Total Price $26,755 $33,990 $36,435
Total Invoice $25,013 $31,956 $34,336

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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: $3,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,699
Model Year200620132013
ModelMalibuEquinoxEquinox
TrimMaxx SSLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6301hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$26,755$33,990$36,435
Adjustments for Features0-3,450-5,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,755$30,540$31,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$580
Total Invoice$25,013$31,956$34,336
Adjustments for Features0-3,244-5,009
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,013$28,712$29,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200620132013
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  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
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 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
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 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$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 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,600$7,050$8,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,450$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,244-5,009

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20062013
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.3,922 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 in54.6 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 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

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)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Remote start150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67546%
Total Not Requested80054%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested625100%

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)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested625100%

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