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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: $715

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,813

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $861

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelCR-VMalibuMalibu
TrimEX-L2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,245 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $25,579 $24,443 $26,762
Navigation system 1,500 495 495
Leather Package   1,250  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,125 1,850
Sunroof   1,000  
Navigation system 1,404 436 436
Leather Package   1,100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   990 1,628
Sunroof   880  
Options (change) 1,500 3,870 2,345
Options (change) 1,404 3,406 2,064
Destination 830 825 825
Total Price $29,575 $30,290 $31,490
Total Invoice $27,813 $28,674 $29,651

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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: $775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $550
Model Year201220152015
ModelCR-VMalibuMalibu
TrimEX-L2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp I4196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)328, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$29,575$30,290$31,490
Adjustments for Features0-1,490-1,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,575$28,800$29,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$27,813$28,674$29,651
Adjustments for Features0-1,411-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,813$27,263$28,201
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$938

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201220152015
ModelCR-VMalibuMalibu
TrimEX-L2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
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
Conversation mirror$25  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,375$3,865$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,490$1,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,411-1,450

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122015
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 2LT

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
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
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
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested57534%

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