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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: $31,850

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $2,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,120

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $2,091

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013
ModelMalibuMalibuEquinoxEquinox
Trim2LTLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,890 $27,365 $25,870 $30,985
Base Invoice $23,769 $25,859 $24,576 $29,436
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175 1,350    
Leather Package 1,000      
Forward collision warning 395 395    
Engine-block heater 75 75 100 100
Sunroof 1,000   900 900
Navigation system 795 795 795 795
2.0L I4 1,710 2,335    
3.6L V6     1,500 1,500
2LT Equipment Group     1,870  
Power Convenience Package     995  
Safety Package     590  
Leather seating surfaces     800  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034 1,188    
Leather Package 880      
Forward collision warning 348 348    
Engine-block heater 66 66 88 88
Sunroof 880   792 792
Navigation system 700 700 700 700
2.0L I4 1,633 2,207    
3.6L V6     1,320 1,320
2LT Equipment Group     1,776  
Power Convenience Package     876  
Safety Package     519  
Leather seating surfaces     704  
Options (change) 6,150 4,950 7,550 3,295
Options (change) 5,541 4,509 6,775 2,900
Destination 810 810 860 860
Total Price $31,850 $33,125 $34,280 $35,140
Total Invoice $30,120 $31,178 $32,211 $33,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,245
Model Year2013201320132013
ModelMalibuMalibuEquinoxEquinox
Trim2LTLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4259hp I4301hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$31,850$33,125$34,280$35,140
Adjustments for Features0-50-900-1,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,850$33,075$33,380$33,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0$495
Total Invoice$30,120$31,178$32,211$33,196
Adjustments for Features0-47-846-1,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,120$31,131$31,365$32,001
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,011$0$636

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year2013201320132013
ModelMalibuMalibuEquinoxEquinox
Trim2LTLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails  $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
SD Card slot  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$2,715$2,765$3,615$3,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$900$1,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-846-1,195

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20132013
ModelMalibuEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in112.5 in
Length191.5 in187.8 in
Width73.0 in72.5 in
Height57.6 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,922 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52550%
Total Not Requested51550%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140090%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%

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%
Power Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
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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