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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: $27,060

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $3,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,846

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $3,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152006
ModelMalibuMalibuEquinox
Trim2LTLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $22,400
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $20,877
Leather Package 1,250    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125 1,850  
Rear spoiler 400 400  
Engine-block heater 75 75 35
Sunroof 1,000   695
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
Leather Package 1,100    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990 1,628  
Rear spoiler 352 352  
Engine-block heater 66 66 29
Sunroof 880   577
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) 3,850 2,325 4,070
Options (change) 3,388 2,046 3,379
Destination 825 825 590
Total Price $30,270 $31,470 $27,060
Total Invoice $28,656 $29,633 $24,846

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $587
Model Year201520152006
ModelMalibuMalibuEquinox
Trim2LTLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine196hp I4196hp I4185hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16235/60-17
Total Price$30,270$31,470$27,060
Adjustments for Features-3,405-3,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,865$28,115$27,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,250$0
Total Invoice$28,656$29,633$24,846
Adjustments for Features-3,223-3,1590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,433$26,474$24,846
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,041$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201520152006
ModelMalibuMalibuEquinox
Trim2LTLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Purse holder  $0
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Trip computer$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 
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 
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 
Total Value of Features$5,900$5,850$2,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,405$3,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,223-3,1590

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20152006
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 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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested26525%
Total Not Requested77575%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
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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