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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: $27,455

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $970

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,173

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $1,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelMalibuEquinox
TrimLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,880 $22,400
Base Invoice $25,402 $20,877
Engine-block heater 75 35
Sunroof 800 695
2LT Equipment Group   1,130
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695
Side curtain airbags   395
Heated front seats   250
Satellite radio   325
CD changer, in-dash   395
Leather seating surfaces   545
Engine-block heater 62 29
Sunroof 664 577
2LT Equipment Group   938
Telematics service, such as OnStar   577
Side curtain airbags   328
Heated front seats   208
Satellite radio   270
CD changer, in-dash   327
Leather seating surfaces   452
Options (change) 875 4,465
Options (change) 726 3,706
Destination 670 590
Total Price $28,425 $27,455
Total Invoice $26,798 $25,173

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $145
Model Year20092006
ModelMalibuEquinox
TrimLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4185hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/60-17
Total Price$28,425$27,455
Adjustments for Features-1,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,855$27,455
Total Invoice$26,798$25,173
Adjustments for Features-1,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,318$25,173

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20092006
ModelMalibuEquinox
TrimLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Purse holder $0
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,215$2,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4800

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20092006
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 Weight3,451 lb.3,669 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested77563%
Total Not Requested45037%

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