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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: $13,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,187

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $12,927

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelMalibuEquinox
TrimMaxx SSPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,265 $30,800
Base Invoice $21,986 $29,260
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Satellite radio 325  
Engine-block heater 50 100
Sunroof 800  
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine   2,800
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package   2,620
Confidence & Convenience II Package   1,895
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577  
Satellite radio 293  
Engine-block heater 42 91
Sunroof 664  
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine   2,660
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package   2,384
Confidence & Convenience II Package   1,724
Options (change) 1,870 7,415
Options (change) 1,576 6,859
Destination 625 995
Total Price $25,760 $39,210
Total Invoice $24,187 $37,114

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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: $3,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,798
Model Year20062018
ModelMalibuEquinox
TrimMaxx SSPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6252hp I4
TransmissionT4T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/50-19
Total Price$25,760$39,210
Adjustments for Features0-9,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,760$29,565
Total Invoice$24,187$37,114
Adjustments for Features0-9,129
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,187$27,985

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20062018
ModelMalibuEquinox
TrimMaxx SSPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Navigation system $600
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Heated front seats $200
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,685$13,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,129

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20062018
ModelMalibuEquinox
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in107.3 in
Length187.8 in183.1 in
Width69.8 in72.6 in
Height58.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.3,448 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.14.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in39.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft329.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft363.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Premier

turbocharged 2.0-liter engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
235/50HR19 tires400No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
252 hp@5500
260 lb-ft@2500
1000Yes
Total Requested102559%
Total Not Requested72541%
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Speed limit information0No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2275100%
Confidence & Convenience II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2475100%

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