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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: $28,620

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,981

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,412

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelMalibuEquinox
TrimLTZSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,095 $28,115
Base Invoice $25,605 $26,288
Engine-block heater 75 75
Sunroof 800  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.   890
Side curtain airbags   395
CD changer, in-dash   435
Engine-block heater 62 62
Sunroof 664  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.   739
Side curtain airbags   328
CD changer, in-dash   361
Options (change) 875 1,795
Options (change) 726 1,490
Destination 650 615
Total Price $28,620 $30,525
Total Invoice $26,981 $28,393

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,124
Model Year20082008
ModelMalibuEquinox
TrimLTZSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$28,620$30,525
Adjustments for Features-7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,865$30,525
Total Invoice$26,981$28,393
Adjustments for Features-7120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,269$28,393

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20082008
ModelMalibuEquinox
TrimLTZSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote keyless entry, extended range $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Purse holder $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,065$3,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7120

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20082008
ModelMalibuEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in112.5 in
Length191.8 in188.8 in
Width70.3 in71.4 in
Height57.1 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,907 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in40.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.167.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

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