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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: $30,295

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,633

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020152015
ModelMalibuEquinoxEquinox
TrimLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,955 $28,170 $31,920
Base Invoice $25,607 $26,762 $30,324
Temporary spare tire 100    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 850 995 995
3.6L V6 1,595 1,500 1,500
Power Convenience Package   995  
Cargo mat   75  
Leather seating surfaces   1,000  
Temporary spare tire 88    
Engine-block heater 66 66 66
Sunroof 748 876 876
3.6L V6 1,404 1,320 1,320
Power Convenience Package   876  
Cargo mat   66  
Leather seating surfaces   880  
Options (change) 2,620 4,640 2,570
Options (change) 2,306 4,084 2,262
Destination 720 875 875
Total Price $30,295 $33,685 $35,365
Total Invoice $28,633 $31,721 $33,461

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,308
Model Year201020152015
ModelMalibuEquinoxEquinox
TrimLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6301hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/65-17235/55-18
Total Price$30,295$33,685$35,365
Adjustments for Features0-1,890-3,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,295$31,795$32,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$455
Total Invoice$28,633$31,721$33,461
Adjustments for Features0-1,780-2,947
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,633$29,941$30,514
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$573

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201020152015
ModelMalibuEquinoxEquinox
TrimLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
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  
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$1,950$3,840$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,890$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,780-2,947

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20102015
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.3,922 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 in54.6 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 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.163.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox 2LT

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested102580%
Total Not Requested25020%

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