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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: $28,249

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $176

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,902

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092007
ModelMalibuEquinox
TrimLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,880 $23,040
Base Invoice $25,402 $21,473
Engine-block heater 75 50
Sunroof 800 695
2LT Equipment Group   1,280
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695
Side curtain airbags   395
Satellite radio   199
Heated front seats   250
CD changer, in-dash   435
Leather seating surfaces   595
Engine-block heater 62 42
Sunroof 664 577
2LT Equipment Group   1,062
Telematics service, such as OnStar   577
Side curtain airbags   328
Satellite radio   165
Heated front seats   208
CD changer, in-dash   361
Leather seating surfaces   494
Options (change) 875 4,594
Options (change) 726 3,814
Destination 670 615
Total Price $28,425 $28,249
Total Invoice $26,798 $25,902

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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: $269
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $476
Model Year20092007
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$28,249
Adjustments for Features-4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,980$28,249
Total Invoice$26,798$25,902
Adjustments for Features-4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,378$25,902

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20092007
ModelMalibuEquinox
TrimLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
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
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
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 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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$3,565$3,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4200

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20092007
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Remote start150Yes
Remote keyless entry, extended range0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested40036%

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