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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: $33,410

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $1,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,534

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $1,382

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520142014
ModelMalibuMalibuEquinoxEquinox
Trim2LTLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $27,955 $31,650
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $26,557 $30,068
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125 1,300    
Leather Package 1,250      
Advanced Safety Package 890 890    
Rear spoiler 400 400    
Cargo mat 80 80 75  
Engine-block heater 75 75 100 100
Sunroof 1,000   995 995
All-weather floor mats 140 140    
Navigation system 495 495 795 795
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160    
Mud guards     300 300
3.6L V6     1,500 1,500
Safety Package     590  
Power Convenience Package     995  
Floor mats     80 80
Leather seating surfaces     800  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990 1,144    
Leather Package 1,100      
Advanced Safety Package 783 783    
Rear spoiler 352 352    
Cargo mat 70 70 66  
Engine-block heater 66 66 88 88
Sunroof 880   876 876
All-weather floor mats 123 123    
Navigation system 436 436 700 700
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041    
Mud guards     264 264
3.6L V6     1,320 1,320
Safety Package     519  
Power Convenience Package     876  
Floor mats     71 71
Leather seating surfaces     704  
Options (change) 6,990 5,540 6,230 3,770
Options (change) 6,266 5,015 5,484 3,319
Destination 825 825 875 875
Total Price $33,410 $34,685 $35,060 $36,295
Total Invoice $31,534 $32,602 $32,916 $34,262

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,077
Model Year2015201520142014
ModelMalibuMalibuEquinoxEquinox
Trim2LTLTZ2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4259hp I4301hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19225/65-17235/55-18
Total Price$33,410$34,685$35,060$36,295
Adjustments for Features0-50-325-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,410$34,635$34,735$35,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0$660
Total Invoice$31,534$32,602$32,916$34,262
Adjustments for Features0-47-305-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,534$32,555$32,611$33,412
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,021$0$801

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year2015201520142014
ModelMalibuMalibuEquinoxEquinox
Trim2LTLTZ2LTLTZ
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$350
Remote app$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails  $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
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
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,090$3,140$3,415$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$325$900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-305-850

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20152014
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.3,922 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 net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52550%
Total Not Requested51550%
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%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
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 2LT

Mud guards
FeatureValueRequested?
Mud guards75No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
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
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Power 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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Mud guards
FeatureValueRequested?
Mud guards75No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

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