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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: $35,605

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152020
ModelMalibuEquinox
TrimLTZPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,320 $31,400
Premium Package 1,000  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300  
Navigation system 495  
2.0L I4 2,160  
Rear spoiler 400  
Engine-block heater 75 100
All-weather floor mats 140 150
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package   2,620
Confidence & Convenience II Package   1,895
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine   2,800
Premium Package 880  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144  
Navigation system 436  
2.0L I4 2,041  
Rear spoiler 352  
Engine-block heater 66 91
All-weather floor mats 123 137
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package   2,384
Confidence & Convenience II Package   1,724
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine   2,660
Options (change) 6,460 7,565
Options (change) 5,825 6,996
Destination 825 1,195
Total Price $35,605 $40,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,082
Model Year20152020
ModelMalibuEquinox
TrimLTZPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4252hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/50-19
Total Price$35,605$40,160
Adjustments for Features0-4,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,605$35,940

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20152020
ModelMalibuEquinox
TrimLTZPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key $5
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,300$8,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-861

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20152020
ModelMalibuEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in107.3 in
Length191.5 in183.1 in
Width73.0 in72.6 in
Height57.6 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,448 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft329.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.363.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40034%
Total Not Requested77566%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Premier

Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Speed limit information0No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67530%
Total Not Requested160070%
Confidence & Convenience II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested90036%
Total Not Requested157564%
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
235/50HR19 tires400No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
252 hp@5500
260 lb-ft@2500
1000Yes
Total Requested102559%
Total Not Requested72541%

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