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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: $31,035

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $940

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,365

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $817

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelMalibuEquinoxEquinox
TrimLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $25,870 $30,985
Base Invoice $27,027 $24,576 $29,436
Engine-block heater 75 100 100
3.6L V6 1,600 1,500 1,500
2LT Equipment Group   1,870  
Sunroof   900 900
Leather seating surfaces   800  
Cargo mat   75  
Engine-block heater 66 88 88
3.6L V6 1,512 1,320 1,320
2LT Equipment Group   1,776  
Sunroof   792 792
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Cargo mat   66  
Options (change) 1,675 5,245 2,500
Options (change) 1,578 4,746 2,200
Destination 760 860 860
Total Price $31,035 $31,975 $34,345
Total Invoice $29,365 $30,182 $32,496

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $424
Model Year201220132013
ModelMalibuEquinoxEquinox
TrimLTZLTLTZ
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)225/50-18225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$31,035$31,975$34,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,315-3,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,035$30,660$31,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$545
Total Invoice$29,365$30,182$32,496
Adjustments for Features0-1,241-2,971
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,365$28,941$29,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$584

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201220132013
ModelMalibuEquinoxEquinox
TrimLTZLTLTZ
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
Universal garage door opener  $100
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
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
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
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 recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,025$3,340$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,315$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,241-2,971

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122013
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 Weight3,645 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 LT

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%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested35024%

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
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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