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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,850

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $6,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,120

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $6,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132016
ModelMalibuMalibuEquinox
Trim2LTLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,890 $27,365 $29,940
Base Invoice $23,769 $25,859 $28,443
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175 1,350  
Leather Package 1,000    
Forward collision warning 395 395  
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 1,000   995
Navigation system 795 795  
2.0L I4 1,710 2,335  
Technology Package     890
Enhanced Convenience Package     950
3.6L V6     1,500
Driver Confidence Package II     395
Driver Confidence Package     495
AWD     1,750
Illuminated door sill trim plates     395
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034 1,188  
Leather Package 880    
Forward collision warning 348 348  
Engine-block heater 66 66 68
Sunroof 880   905
Navigation system 700 700  
2.0L I4 1,633 2,207  
Technology Package     810
Enhanced Convenience Package     864
3.6L V6     1,365
Driver Confidence Package II     359
Driver Confidence Package     450
AWD     1,662
Illuminated door sill trim plates     359
Options (change) 6,150 4,950 7,445
Options (change) 5,541 4,509 6,842
Destination 810 810 895
Total Price $31,850 $33,125 $38,280
Total Invoice $30,120 $31,178 $36,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,950
Model Year201320132016
ModelMalibuMalibuEquinox
Trim2LTLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4259hp I4301hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19235/55-18
Total Price$31,850$33,125$38,280
Adjustments for Features0-50-3,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,850$33,075$34,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0
Total Invoice$30,120$31,178$36,180
Adjustments for Features0-47-3,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,120$31,131$33,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,011$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201320132016
ModelMalibuMalibuEquinox
Trim2LTLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
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 
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,500$2,550$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-3,110

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20132016
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.4,112 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 net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested56554%
Total Not Requested47546%
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 LTZ

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%
Enhanced 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%
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
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested102580%
Total Not Requested25020%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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