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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: $30,275

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $685

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,472

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelCR-VCR-VMalibu
TrimEX-LTouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,145 $31,645 $28,600
Base Invoice $26,422 $29,698 $27,027
AWD 1,250 1,250  
3.6L V6     1,600
AWD 1,170 1,170  
3.6L V6     1,512
Options (change) 1,250 1,250 1,600
Options (change) 1,170 1,170 1,512
Destination 880 880 760
Total Price $30,275 $33,775 $30,960
Total Invoice $28,472 $31,748 $29,299

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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: $3,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,305
Model Year201520152012
ModelCR-VCR-VMalibu
TrimEX-LTouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine185hp I4185hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG26/33 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)328, 7328, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/60-18225/50-18
Total Price$30,275$33,775$30,960
Adjustments for Features-2,635-5,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,640$28,440$30,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$800$0
Total Invoice$28,472$31,748$29,299
Adjustments for Features-2,478-5,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,994$26,733$29,299
Cost Above Minimum$0$739$0

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201520152012
ModelCR-VCR-VMalibu
TrimEX-LTouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane keeping assist $400 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio $50 
HDMI port$25$25 
Navigation system $600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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$5,450$8,150$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,635$5,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,478-5,0150

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152012
ModelCR-VMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in112.3 in
Length179.4 in191.8 in
Width71.6 in70.3 in
Height64.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,479 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
35.2 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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