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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: $26,909

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $4,446

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,196

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $4,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720102010
ModelMalibuEquinoxEquinox
TrimMaxx LTZLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,915 $23,535 $28,220
Base Invoice $22,600 $22,358 $26,809
Satellite radio 199    
Engine-block heater 50 100 100
Sunroof 800 795 795
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,295    
Leather seating surfaces   1,050  
2LT Equipment Group   2,085  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,295 1,295
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
235/55R18   250 250
Satellite radio 165    
Engine-block heater 42 88 88
Sunroof 664 700 700
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,075    
Leather seating surfaces   924  
2LT Equipment Group   1,981  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,140 1,140
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
235/55R18   220 220
Options (change) 2,344 7,075 3,940
Options (change) 1,946 6,373 3,468
Destination 650 745 745
Total Price $26,909 $31,355 $32,905
Total Invoice $25,196 $29,476 $31,022

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,811
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,743
Model Year200720102010
ModelMalibuEquinoxEquinox
TrimMaxx LTZLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine217hp V6264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$26,909$31,355$32,905
Adjustments for Features0-1,635-2,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,909$29,720$30,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$585
Total Invoice$25,196$29,476$31,022
Adjustments for Features0-1,537-2,451
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,196$27,939$28,571
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$632

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200720102010
ModelMalibuEquinoxEquinox
TrimMaxx LTZLTLTZ
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
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$3,190$4,825$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,635$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,537-2,451

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20072010
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 Weight3,458 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1200100%
235/55R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/55R18 tires400No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Remote start150Yes
USB port25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested77541%
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)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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