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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: $28,075

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $2,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,409

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $2,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelCR-VMalibu
TrimEX-LLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,245 $27,165
Base Invoice $25,579 $25,806
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof   850
3.6L V6   1,595
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof   748
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 0 2,545
Options (change) 0 2,240
Destination 830 760
Total Price $28,075 $30,470
Total Invoice $26,409 $28,806

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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: $2,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,477
Model Year20122011
ModelCR-VMalibu
TrimEX-LLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine185hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)328, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/50-18
Total Price$28,075$30,470
Adjustments for Features-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,990$30,470
Total Invoice$26,409$28,806
Adjustments for Features-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,329$28,806

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122011
ModelCR-VMalibu
TrimEX-LLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$2,900$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$85$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-800

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122011
ModelCR-VMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in112.3 in
Length178.3 in191.8 in
Width71.6 in70.3 in
Height64.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,305 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
37.2 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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