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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: $25,760

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $11,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,187

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $10,943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelMalibuEquinox
TrimMaxx SSPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,265 $30,040
Base Invoice $21,986 $28,538
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Satellite radio 325  
Engine-block heater 50 100
Sunroof 800 995
3.6L V6   1,500
Technology Package   890
Enhanced Convenience Package   950
AWD   1,750
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577  
Satellite radio 293  
Engine-block heater 42 91
Sunroof 664 905
3.6L V6   1,365
Technology Package   810
Enhanced Convenience Package   864
AWD   1,662
Options (change) 1,870 6,185
Options (change) 1,576 5,697
Destination 625 895
Total Price $25,760 $37,120
Total Invoice $24,187 $35,130

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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: $5,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,298
Model Year20062017
ModelMalibuEquinox
TrimMaxx SSPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/55-18
Total Price$25,760$37,120
Adjustments for Features0-5,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,760$31,155
Total Invoice$24,187$35,130
Adjustments for Features0-5,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,187$29,485

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20062017
ModelMalibuEquinox
TrimMaxx SSPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
Navigation system $600
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $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
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,710$8,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,645

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20062017
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.4,112 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 Premier

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
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
SD Card slot25No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%

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