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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda CR-Z Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda CR-Z Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,135

Honda CR-Z   
Difference: $3,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,170

Honda CR-Z   
Difference: $3,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelMalibuCR-ZCR-Z
TrimHybridBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,555 $19,695 $21,255
Base Invoice $24,149 $18,763 $20,243
7-speed shiftable CVT   650 650
7-speed shiftable CVT   617 617
Options (change) 0 650 650
Options (change) 0 617 617
Destination 670 790 790
Gas Tax -1,300 0 0
Total Price $24,925 $21,135 $22,695
Total Invoice $23,519 $20,170 $21,650

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda CR-Z

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda CR-Z
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,009
Model Year200920122012
ModelMalibuCR-ZCR-Z
TrimHybridBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4 H122hp I4 H122hp I4 H
TransmissionA4CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG35/39 MPG35/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6160, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17195/55-16195/55-16
Total Price$24,925$21,135$22,695
Adjustments for Features-3600-1,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,565$21,135$21,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$345
Total Invoice$23,519$20,170$21,650
Adjustments for Features-3400-1,159
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,179$20,170$20,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$321

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda CR-Z

Model Year200920122012
ModelMalibuCR-ZCR-Z
TrimHybridBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Satellite radio$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,520$2,160$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$360$0$1,215
Value of Feature Adjustments-3400-1,159

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda CR-Z

Model Year20092012
ModelMalibuCR-Z
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in95.9 in
Length191.8 in160.6 in
Width70.3 in68.5 in
Height57.1 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.2,690 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft325.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda CR-Z

7-speed manually-shiftable CVT
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
1.5L I4 Hybrid
OHC-4v
122 hp@6000
123 lb-ft@1000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Honda CR-Z EX

7-speed manually-shiftable CVT
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
1.5L I4 Hybrid
OHC-4v
122 hp@6000
123 lb-ft@1000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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