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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: $1,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,365

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelMalibuEquinoxEquinox
TrimLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $27,955 $31,650
Base Invoice $27,027 $26,557 $30,068
Engine-block heater 75 100 100
3.6L V6 1,600 1,500 1,500
Cargo mat   75  
Floor mats   80 80
Sunroof   995 995
Leather seating surfaces   800  
Engine-block heater 66 88 88
3.6L V6 1,512 1,320 1,320
Cargo mat   66  
Floor mats   71 71
Sunroof   876 876
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Options (change) 1,675 3,550 2,675
Options (change) 1,578 3,125 2,355
Destination 760 875 875
Total Price $31,035 $32,380 $35,200
Total Invoice $29,365 $30,557 $33,298

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73
Model Year201220142014
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$31,035$32,380$35,200
Adjustments for Features0-1,340-3,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,035$31,040$31,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$745
Total Invoice$29,365$30,557$33,298
Adjustments for Features0-1,265-3,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,365$29,292$30,068
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$776

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201220142014
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
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
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
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,025$3,365$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,340$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,265-3,230

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122014
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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox specs.

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%

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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