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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: $29,575

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $490

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,813

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelCR-VMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEX-LEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,245 $24,985 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $25,579 $23,860 $23,769 $25,859
Navigation system 1,500 1,120 795 795
Leather Package   1,000 1,000  
Premium Audio Package   1,610    
Sunroof   1,000 1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,175 1,900
Forward collision warning     395  
Navigation system 1,404 986 700 700
Leather Package   880 880  
Premium Audio Package   1,538    
Sunroof   880 880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,034 1,672
Forward collision warning     348  
Options (change) 1,500 4,730 4,365 2,695
Options (change) 1,404 4,284 3,842 2,372
Destination 830 810 810 810
Total Price $29,575 $30,525 $30,065 $30,870
Total Invoice $27,813 $28,954 $28,421 $29,041

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $942
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelCR-VMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEX-LEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp I4182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)328, 7?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$29,575$30,525$30,065$30,870
Adjustments for Features0-1,340-1,640-1,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,575$29,185$28,425$29,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$760$0$1,155
Total Invoice$27,813$28,954$28,421$29,041
Adjustments for Features0-1,271-1,550-1,214
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,813$27,683$26,871$27,827
Cost Above Minimum$0$812$0$956

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2012201320132013
ModelCR-VMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEX-LEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Remote start $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200 
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Conversation mirror$25   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,550$3,890$4,190$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,340$1,640$1,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,271-1,550-1,214

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122013
ModelCR-VMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in107.8 in
Length178.3 in191.5 in
Width71.6 in73.0 in
Height64.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
37.2 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested85038%
Total Not Requested136562%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27526%
Total Not Requested76574%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested57534%

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