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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,060

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,846

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,941

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuEquinox
TrimEco2LTLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,985 $24,890 $27,365 $22,400
Base Invoice $23,860 $23,769 $25,859 $20,877
Premium Audio Package 1,610      
Leather Package 1,000 1,000    
Sunroof 1,000 1,000   695
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175 1,900  
Forward collision warning   395    
Engine-block heater   75 75 35
2LT Equipment Group       1,130
Telematics service, such as OnStar       695
Side curtain airbags       395
Heated front seats       250
Satellite radio       325
Leather seating surfaces       545
Premium Audio Package 1,538      
Leather Package 880 880    
Sunroof 880 880   577
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034 1,672  
Forward collision warning   348    
Engine-block heater   66 66 29
2LT Equipment Group       938
Telematics service, such as OnStar       577
Side curtain airbags       328
Heated front seats       208
Satellite radio       270
Leather seating surfaces       452
Options (change) 3,610 3,645 1,975 4,070
Options (change) 3,298 3,208 1,738 3,379
Destination 810 810 810 590
Total Price $29,405 $29,345 $30,150 $27,060
Total Invoice $27,968 $27,787 $28,407 $24,846

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $236
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuEquinox
TrimEco2LTLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4185hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18235/60-17
Total Price$29,405$29,345$30,150$27,060
Adjustments for Features-2,970-3,355-2,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,435$25,990$27,245$27,060
Cost Above Minimum$445$0$1,255$0
Total Invoice$27,968$27,787$28,407$24,846
Adjustments for Features-2,825-3,177-2,7370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,143$24,610$25,670$24,846
Cost Above Minimum$533$0$1,060$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year2013201320132006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuEquinox
TrimEco2LTLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200  
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable   $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Purse holder   $0
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Engine-block heater $35$35$35
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,700$6,085$5,635$2,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,970$3,355$2,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,825-3,177-2,7370

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20132006
ModelMalibuEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in112.5 in
Length191.5 in188.8 in
Width73.0 in71.4 in
Height57.6 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,669 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in40.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.367.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested74033%
Total Not Requested147567%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested26525%
Total Not Requested77575%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested82567%
Total Not Requested40033%

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