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

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Honda CR-V vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,415

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $1,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,476

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $2,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelCR-VMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEX-LLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,045 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $24,229 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Navigation system 1,700 495   495
Leather Package   1,395   1,395
Convenience and Technology Package   895   895
Sun and Wheels Package   1,300 2,270  
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Panoramic sunroof       1,150
Navigation system 1,577 450   450
Leather Package   1,269   1,269
Convenience and Technology Package   814   814
Sun and Wheels Package   1,183 2,066  
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Panoramic sunroof       1,047
Options (change) 1,700 4,085 2,270 5,130
Options (change) 1,577 3,716 2,066 4,667
Destination 670 875 875 875
Total Price $28,415 $30,085 $34,120 $33,880
Total Invoice $26,476 $28,711 $32,677 $32,302

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda CR-V EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $770
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelCR-VMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEX-LLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionA5T6T9CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$28,415$30,085$34,120$33,880
Adjustments for Features0-1,535-2,625-3,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,415$28,550$31,495$30,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,945$1,895
Total Invoice$26,476$28,711$32,677$32,302
Adjustments for Features0-1,465-2,514-3,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,476$27,246$30,163$29,027
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,917$1,781

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2009201820182018
ModelCR-VMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEX-LLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat  $40 
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
MP3-compatible player$50   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Conversation mirror$25   
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Leather door panel trim$250   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,345$5,880$6,970$7,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,535$2,625$3,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,465-2,514-3,275

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092018
ModelCR-VMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in111.4 in
Length177.9 in193.8 in
Width71.6 in73.0 in
Height61.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.9 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%

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