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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: $29,435

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122021
ModelMalibuEquinox
TrimLTZPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $31,500
Engine-block heater 75 100
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package   2,620
Confidence & Convenience II Package   1,895
Engine-block heater 66 91
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package   2,384
Confidence & Convenience II Package   1,724
Options (change) 75 4,615
Options (change) 66 4,199
Destination 760 1,195
Total Price $29,435 $37,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,597
Model Year20122021
ModelMalibuEquinox
TrimLTZPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/60-18
Total Price$29,435$37,310
Adjustments for Features0-7,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,435$29,440

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122021
ModelMalibuEquinox
TrimLTZPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,615$10,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,138

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122021
ModelMalibuEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in107.3 in
Length191.8 in183.1 in
Width70.3 in72.6 in
Height57.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,416 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft329.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.163.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Premier

Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Speed limit information0No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2275100%
Confidence & Convenience II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested30021%
Total Not Requested110079%

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