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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: $36,465

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $2,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,916

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $2,335

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Model Year20192018
ModelMalibuEquinox
TrimPremierPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,820 $30,800
Base Invoice $30,611 $29,260
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Engine-block heater 100 100
All-weather floor mats 140 150
Cargo net 65  
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package   2,620
Confidence & Convenience II Package   1,895
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine   2,800
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Engine-block heater 91 91
All-weather floor mats 127 137
Cargo net 59  
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package   2,384
Confidence & Convenience II Package   1,724
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine   2,660
Options (change) 3,770 7,565
Options (change) 3,430 6,996
Destination 875 995
Total Price $36,465 $39,360
Total Invoice $34,916 $37,251

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $623
Model Year20192018
ModelMalibuEquinox
TrimPremierPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4252hp I4
TransmissionT9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/50-19
Total Price$36,465$39,360
Adjustments for Features0-3,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,465$36,235
Total Invoice$34,916$37,251
Adjustments for Features0-2,958
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,916$34,293

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20192018
ModelMalibuEquinox
TrimPremierPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
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 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,890$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,958

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20192018
ModelMalibuEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in107.3 in
Length194.2 in183.1 in
Width73.0 in72.6 in
Height57.3 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,223 lb.3,448 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft329.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.763.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested162592%
Total Not Requested1508%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Premier

Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Speed limit information0No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested187582%
Total Not Requested40018%
Confidence & Convenience II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested187576%
Total Not Requested60024%
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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