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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,870

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,189

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelMalibuEquinox
TrimLTZPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,095 $30,800
Base Invoice $25,605 $29,260
Rear Power Package 250  
Engine-block heater 75 100
Sunroof 800  
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine   2,800
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package   2,620
Confidence & Convenience II Package   1,895
Rear Power Package 208  
Engine-block heater 62 91
Sunroof 664  
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine   2,660
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package   2,384
Confidence & Convenience II Package   1,724
Options (change) 1,125 7,415
Options (change) 934 6,859
Destination 650 995
Total Price $28,870 $39,210
Total Invoice $27,189 $37,114

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,443
Model Year20082018
ModelMalibuEquinox
TrimLTZPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6252hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/50-19
Total Price$28,870$39,210
Adjustments for Features0-7,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,870$31,305
Total Invoice$27,189$37,114
Adjustments for Features0-7,482
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,189$29,632

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20082018
ModelMalibuEquinox
TrimLTZPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
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
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
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
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
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 headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,340$11,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,482

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20082018
ModelMalibuEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in107.3 in
Length191.8 in183.1 in
Width70.3 in72.6 in
Height57.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,448 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft329.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.163.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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 seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 Requested30012%
Total Not Requested217588%

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