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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: $30,470

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $50

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,982

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelMalibuAccord
TrimLTZEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,165 $27,655
Base Invoice $25,806 $25,299
Sunroof 850  
Temporary spare tire 100  
3.6L V6 1,595  
3.5L V6   2,075
Sunroof 748  
Temporary spare tire 88  
3.6L V6 1,404  
3.5L V6   1,893
Options (change) 2,545 2,075
Options (change) 2,240 1,893
Destination 760 790
Total Price $30,470 $30,520
Total Invoice $28,806 $27,982

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Accord

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Accord EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $753
Model Year20112012
ModelMalibuAccord
TrimLTZEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6271hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG19/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-17
Total Price$30,470$30,520
Adjustments for Features-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,395$30,520
Total Invoice$28,806$27,982
Adjustments for Features-710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,735$27,982

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20112012
ModelMalibuAccord
TrimLTZEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,365$2,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-710

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,645 lb.3,553 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
271 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
271 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested112579%
Total Not Requested30021%

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