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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Accord Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Accord Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,730

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $1,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,101

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $1,959

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelMalibuAccord
TrimLTZEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,880 $25,060
Base Invoice $25,402 $22,720
Sunroof 800  
3.6L V6 1,595  
3.5L V6   2,200
5-speed automatic   800
Sunroof 664  
3.6L V6 1,324  
3.5L V6   1,988
5-speed automatic   723
Options (change) 2,395 3,000
Options (change) 1,988 2,711
Destination 670 670
Total Price $29,945 $28,730
Total Invoice $28,060 $26,101

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Accord

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Accord EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,289
Model Year20092008
ModelMalibuAccord
TrimLTZEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-17
Total Price$29,945$28,730
Adjustments for Features-7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,230$28,730
Total Invoice$28,060$26,101
Adjustments for Features-6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,390$26,101

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20092008
ModelMalibuAccord
TrimLTZEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,380$1,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6700

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20092008
ModelMalibuAccord
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in110.2 in
Length191.8 in194.1 in
Width70.3 in72.7 in
Height57.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,600 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Accord EX-L

3.5L V6
OHC-4v
268 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@5000
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
268 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested132593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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