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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: $2,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,846

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $3,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuEquinox
TrimLTPremierHybridLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,125 $30,975 $27,875 $22,400
Base Invoice $24,120 $29,736 $26,760 $20,877
Convenience and Technology Package 895   895  
Leather Package 1,395   1,395  
Sun and Wheels Package 1,300 2,270    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 35
Cargo net 65 65 65  
Driver Confidence Package     1,195  
Navigation system     495  
Panoramic sunroof     1,150  
2LT Equipment Group       1,130
Telematics service, such as OnStar       695
Side curtain airbags       395
Sunroof       695
Heated front seats       250
Satellite radio       325
Leather seating surfaces       545
Convenience and Technology Package 814   814  
Leather Package 1,269   1,269  
Sun and Wheels Package 1,183 2,066    
Engine-block heater 91 91 91 29
Cargo net 59 59 59  
Driver Confidence Package     1,087  
Navigation system     450  
Panoramic sunroof     1,047  
2LT Equipment Group       938
Telematics service, such as OnStar       577
Side curtain airbags       328
Sunroof       577
Heated front seats       208
Satellite radio       270
Leather seating surfaces       452
Options (change) 3,755 2,435 5,295 4,070
Options (change) 3,416 2,216 4,817 3,379
Destination 875 875 875 590
Total Price $29,755 $34,285 $34,045 $27,060
Total Invoice $28,411 $32,827 $32,452 $24,846

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $524
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuEquinox
TrimLTPremierHybridLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H185hp V6
TransmissionT6T9CVTA5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17235/60-17
Total Price$29,755$34,285$34,045$27,060
Adjustments for Features-3,185-5,000-5,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,570$29,285$28,135$27,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,715$1,565$0
Total Invoice$28,411$32,827$32,452$24,846
Adjustments for Features-3,041-4,787-5,6330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,370$28,040$26,819$24,846
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,670$1,449$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year2018201820182006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuEquinox
TrimLTPremierHybridLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
CVT  $1000 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Following distance indicator  $25 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Pedestrian detection  $50 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable   $100
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$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system $600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding passenger seat   $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Total Value of Features$7,155$8,970$9,880$3,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,185$5,000$5,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,041-4,787-5,6330

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20182006
ModelMalibuEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in112.5 in
Length193.8 in188.8 in
Width73.0 in71.4 in
Height57.7 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,669 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in40.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.867.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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 player50No
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested77563%
Total Not Requested45037%

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