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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: $33,745

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $3,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,334

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $3,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelMalibuEquinox
TrimPremierPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $30,040
Base Invoice $29,736 $28,538
Driver Confidence Package 1,195 495
Engine-block heater 100 100
All-weather floor mats 140 200
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 395
Cargo net 65  
Enhanced Convenience Package   950
Technology Package   890
3.6L V6   1,500
Driver Confidence Package II   295
AWD   1,750
Driver Confidence Package 1,087 450
Engine-block heater 91 91
All-weather floor mats 127 182
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 359
Cargo net 59  
Enhanced Convenience Package   864
Technology Package   810
3.6L V6   1,365
Driver Confidence Package II   268
AWD   1,662
Options (change) 1,895 6,575
Options (change) 1,723 6,051
Destination 875 895
Total Price $33,745 $37,510
Total Invoice $32,334 $35,484

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,266
Model Year20182017
ModelMalibuEquinox
TrimPremierPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4301hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/55-18
Total Price$33,745$37,510
Adjustments for Features0-935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,745$36,575
Total Invoice$32,334$35,484
Adjustments for Features0-884
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,334$34,600

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20182017
ModelMalibuEquinox
TrimPremierPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,155$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-884

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20182017
ModelMalibuEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in112.5 in
Length193.8 in187.8 in
Width73.0 in72.5 in
Height57.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.4,112 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.863.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested82546%

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, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%
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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