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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: $30,020

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $40

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,122

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920102010
ModelMalibuEquinoxEquinox
TrimLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,880 $23,535 $28,220
Base Invoice $25,402 $22,358 $26,809
Engine-block heater 75 100 100
Sunroof 800 795 795
3.6L V6 1,595    
Leather seating surfaces   1,050  
2LT Equipment Group   2,085  
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
235/55R18   250 250
Engine-block heater 62 88 88
Sunroof 664 700 700
3.6L V6 1,324    
Leather seating surfaces   924  
2LT Equipment Group   1,981  
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
235/55R18   220 220
Options (change) 2,470 5,780 2,645
Options (change) 2,050 5,233 2,328
Destination 670 745 745
Total Price $30,020 $30,060 $31,610
Total Invoice $28,122 $28,336 $29,882

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $620
Model Year200920102010
ModelMalibuEquinoxEquinox
TrimLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$30,020$30,060$31,610
Adjustments for Features0-885-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,020$29,175$29,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$585
Total Invoice$28,122$28,336$29,882
Adjustments for Features0-834-1,749
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,122$27,502$28,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$631

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200920102010
ModelMalibuEquinoxEquinox
TrimLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40 $40
Cargo net$40  
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,805$3,690$4,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$885$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-834-1,749

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20092010
ModelMalibuEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in112.5 in
Length191.8 in187.8 in
Width70.3 in72.5 in
Height57.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.163.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 link100Yes
Remote start150Yes
USB port25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested130069%
Total Not Requested57531%
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)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

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)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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