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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: $30,585

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,942

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132009
ModelMalibuMalibuEquinox
Trim2LTLTZSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,890 $27,365 $29,445
Base Invoice $23,769 $25,859 $27,531
Leather Package 1,000    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175    
Forward collision warning 395    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 1,000    
Navigation system 795   2,145
2.0L I4 1,710 2,335  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     990
Leather Package 880    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034    
Forward collision warning 348    
Engine-block heater 66 66 62
Sunroof 880    
Navigation system 700   1,780
2.0L I4 1,633 2,207  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     822
Options (change) 6,150 2,410 3,210
Options (change) 5,541 2,273 2,664
Destination 810 810 695
Total Price $31,850 $30,585 $33,350
Total Invoice $30,120 $28,942 $30,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,243
Model Year201320132009
ModelMalibuMalibuEquinox
Trim2LTLTZSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4259hp I4264hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$31,850$30,585$33,350
Adjustments for Features-2,615-1,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,235$29,420$33,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$185$0
Total Invoice$30,120$28,942$30,890
Adjustments for Features-2,473-1,1020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,647$27,840$30,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$193$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201320132009
ModelMalibuMalibuEquinox
Trim2LTLTZSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Remote keyless entry, extended range  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Forward collision warning$200  
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200  
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Purse holder  $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600 $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,350$4,900$3,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,615$1,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,473-1,1020

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20132009
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 Weight3,635 lb.3,810 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 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in41.2 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 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
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested26525%
Total Not Requested77575%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

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