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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: $24,845

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $6,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,135

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $6,257

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelMalibuMalibuCivic
Trim2LTLTZSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $22,555
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $20,956
Navigation system 495 495 1,500
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125 1,300  
Rear spoiler 400 400  
Sunroof 1,000    
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160  
Navigation system 436 436 1,389
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990 1,144  
Rear spoiler 352 352  
Sunroof 880    
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041  
Options (change) 4,555 4,355 1,500
Options (change) 4,124 3,973 1,389
Destination 825 825 790
Total Price $30,975 $33,500 $24,845
Total Invoice $29,392 $31,560 $23,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,036
Model Year201520152012
ModelMalibuMalibuCivic
Trim2LTLTZSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4259hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$30,975$33,500$24,845
Adjustments for Features-3,395-4,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,580$28,505$24,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$925$0
Total Invoice$29,392$31,560$23,135
Adjustments for Features-3,221-4,7060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,171$26,854$23,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$683$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Civic

Model Year201520152012
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$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
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 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
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 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
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$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,265$5,865$870
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,395$4,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,221-4,7060

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20152012
ModelMalibuCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in105.1 in
Length191.5 in177.3 in
Width73.0 in69.0 in
Height57.6 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.2,906 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in50.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1040100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1175100%

Option Package Details
Honda Civic Si

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%

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