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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: $31,825

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $895

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,989

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $151

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelMalibuMalibuAccord
Trim2LTLTZEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $27,655
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $25,299
Leather Package 1,250    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125 1,300  
Navigation system 495 495 2,200
Sunroof 1,000    
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160  
3.5L V6     2,075
Leather Package 1,100    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990 1,144  
Navigation system 436 436 2,007
Sunroof 880    
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041  
3.5L V6     1,893
Options (change) 5,405 3,955 4,275
Options (change) 4,872 3,621 3,900
Destination 825 825 790
Total Price $31,825 $33,100 $32,720
Total Invoice $30,140 $31,208 $29,989

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Accord

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $962
Model Year201520152012
ModelMalibuMalibuAccord
Trim2LTLTZEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4259hp I4271hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG19/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19225/50-17
Total Price$31,825$33,100$32,720
Adjustments for Features-1,175-1,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,650$31,875$32,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0
Total Invoice$30,140$31,208$29,989
Adjustments for Features-1,113-1,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,027$30,053$29,989
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,026$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Accord

Model Year201520152012
ModelMalibuMalibuAccord
Trim2LTLTZEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction  $0
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,190$3,240$2,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,175$1,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,113-1,1550

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20152012
ModelMalibuAccord
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in110.2 in
Length191.5 in194.1 in
Width73.0 in72.7 in
Height57.6 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested59057%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%

Option Package Details
Honda Accord EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested122586%
Total Not Requested20014%

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