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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: $32,725

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $3,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020112011
ModelMalibuEquinoxEquinox
TrimPremierLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,370 $24,160 $28,570
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
235/55R18   250 250
Navigation system   2,145 2,145
2LT Equipment Group   2,060  
Sunroof   900 900
Leather seating surfaces   800  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066    
Engine-block heater 91 88 88
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
235/55R18   220 220
Navigation system   1,888 1,888
2LT Equipment Group   1,957  
Sunroof   792 792
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Options (change) 2,370 7,755 4,895
Options (change) 2,157 6,969 4,308
Destination 925 810 810
Total Price $36,665 $32,725 $34,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Equinox LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,774
Model Year202020112011
ModelMalibuEquinoxEquinox
TrimPremierLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT9T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$36,665$32,725$34,275
Adjustments for Features-1,4900-965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,175$32,725$33,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$585

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year202020112011
ModelMalibuEquinoxEquinox
TrimPremierLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags$300  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40 $40
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$5,645$4,155$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,490$0$965
Value of Feature Adjustments-1250-908

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20202011
ModelMalibuEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in112.5 in
Length194.2 in187.8 in
Width73.0 in72.5 in
Height57.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,223 lb.3,944 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 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.763.7 ft3

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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 Equinox LT

235/55R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/55R18 tires400No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Remote start150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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