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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: $5,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,534

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $4,855

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152017
ModelMalibuMalibuEquinox
Trim2LTLTZPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $30,040
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $28,538
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125 1,300  
Advanced Safety Package 890 890  
Leather Package 1,250    
Rear spoiler 400 400  
Engine-block heater 75 75 100
Cargo mat 80 80  
All-weather floor mats 140 140 200
Sunroof 1,000   995
Navigation system 495 495  
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160  
Driver Confidence Package     495
Enhanced Convenience Package     950
Technology Package     890
3.6L V6     1,500
Driver Confidence Package II     295
AWD     1,750
Illuminated door sill trim plates     395
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990 1,144  
Advanced Safety Package 783 783  
Leather Package 1,100    
Rear spoiler 352 352  
Engine-block heater 66 66 91
Cargo mat 70 70  
All-weather floor mats 123 123 182
Sunroof 880   905
Navigation system 436 436  
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041  
Driver Confidence Package     450
Enhanced Convenience Package     864
Technology Package     810
3.6L V6     1,365
Driver Confidence Package II     268
AWD     1,662
Illuminated door sill trim plates     359
Options (change) 6,990 5,540 7,570
Options (change) 6,266 5,015 6,956
Destination 825 825 895
Total Price $33,410 $34,685 $38,505
Total Invoice $31,534 $32,602 $36,389

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,313
Model Year201520152017
ModelMalibuMalibuEquinox
Trim2LTLTZPremier
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$33,410$34,685$38,505
Adjustments for Features0-50-2,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,410$34,635$35,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0
Total Invoice$31,534$32,602$36,389
Adjustments for Features0-47-2,542
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,534$32,555$33,847
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,021$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201520152017
ModelMalibuMalibuEquinox
Trim2LTLTZPremier
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags$300$300 
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
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
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$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-2,542

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20152017
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%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 Premier

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%
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%

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