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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Civic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Civic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,980

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $6,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,291

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $6,893

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102008
ModelMalibuMalibuCivic
Trim2LTLTZSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,175 $26,955 $21,310
Base Invoice $23,916 $25,607 $19,621
HFV6 Engine Package 1,795    
Bodyside moldings 150    
Sunroof 850 850  
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
3.6L V6   1,595  
HFV6 Engine Package 1,580    
Bodyside moldings 132    
Sunroof 748 748  
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
3.6L V6   1,404  
Options (change) 2,895 2,545 0
Options (change) 2,548 2,240 0
Destination 720 720 670
Total Price $28,790 $30,220 $21,980
Total Invoice $27,184 $28,567 $20,291

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,169
Model Year201020102008
ModelMalibuMalibuCivic
Trim2LTLTZSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6252hp V6197hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8350, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$28,790$30,220$21,980
Adjustments for Features-2,855-4,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,935$25,875$21,980
Cost Above Minimum$60$0$0
Total Invoice$27,184$28,567$20,291
Adjustments for Features-2,696-4,1070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,488$24,460$20,291
Cost Above Minimum$28$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Civic

Model Year201020102008
ModelMalibuMalibuCivic
Trim2LTLTZSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear $125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter  $0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)  $0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,975$5,465$1,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,855$4,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,696-4,1070

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20102008
ModelMalibuCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in106.3 in
Length191.8 in176.7 in
Width70.3 in69.0 in
Height57.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance steering system (optional)250No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

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