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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: $31,890

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $4,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120122012
ModelMalibuEquinoxEquinox
TrimPremierLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,500 $25,050 $29,220
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
Navigation system   795 795
2LT Equipment Group   1,820  
MyLink / Intellilink   100 100
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
Navigation system   700 700
2LT Equipment Group   1,729  
MyLink / Intellilink   88 88
Sunroof   792 792
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Options (change) 2,370 6,015 3,395
Options (change) 2,157 5,421 2,988
Destination 995 825 825
Total Price $36,865 $31,890 $33,440

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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: $3,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,012
Model Year202120122012
ModelMalibuEquinoxEquinox
TrimPremierLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT9T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$36,865$31,890$33,440
Adjustments for Features-1,4050-965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,460$31,890$32,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$585

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year202120122012
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  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
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$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$5,620$4,215$5,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,405$0$965
Value of Feature Adjustments-1200-911

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20212012
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 in54.6 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 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.7 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.763.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Equinox specs.

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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SD Card slot25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
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%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100068%
Total Not Requested47532%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SD Card slot25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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