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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: $875

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,120

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320112011
ModelMalibuMalibuEquinoxEquinox
Trim2LTLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,890 $27,365 $24,160 $28,570
Base Invoice $23,769 $25,859 $22,952 $27,141
Leather Package 1,000      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175 1,350    
Forward collision warning 395      
Navigation system 795 795 2,145 2,145
Engine-block heater 75 75 100 100
Sunroof 1,000   900 900
2.0L I4 1,710 2,335    
3.0L V6     1,500 1,500
235/55R18     250 250
2LT Equipment Group     2,060  
Leather seating surfaces     800  
Leather Package 880      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034 1,188    
Forward collision warning 348      
Navigation system 700 700 1,888 1,888
Engine-block heater 66 66 88 88
Sunroof 880   792 792
2.0L I4 1,633 2,207    
3.0L V6     1,320 1,320
235/55R18     220 220
2LT Equipment Group     1,957  
Leather seating surfaces     704  
Options (change) 6,150 4,555 7,755 4,895
Options (change) 5,541 4,161 6,969 4,308
Destination 810 810 810 810
Total Price $31,850 $32,730 $32,725 $34,275
Total Invoice $30,120 $30,830 $30,731 $32,259

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,188
Model Year2013201320112011
ModelMalibuMalibuEquinoxEquinox
Trim2LTLTZLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4259hp I4264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$31,850$32,730$32,725$34,275
Adjustments for Features-610-2600-965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,240$32,470$32,725$33,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,230$0$585
Total Invoice$30,120$30,830$30,731$32,259
Adjustments for Features-577-2450-908
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,543$30,585$30,731$31,351
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,042$0$620

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year2013201320112011
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
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200   
Obstacle detection, rear   $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  
Interior air filter$0$0  
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 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Media drive  $15$15
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, 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  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$3,540$3,190$2,930$3,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$610$260$0$965
Value of Feature Adjustments-577-2450-908

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20132011
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.3,944 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 in51.1 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 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.363.7 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 net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested42541%
Total Not Requested61559%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested97583%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

235/55R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/55R18 tires400No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Remote start150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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