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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: $31,425

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $4,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,554

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $5,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelCR-VCR-VMalibu
TrimEX-LTouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,450 $32,650 $30,975
Base Invoice $27,643 $30,639 $29,736
Navigation system 1,000    
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270
Driver Confidence Package     1,195
Driver Confidence Package II     995
Navigation system 936    
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066
Driver Confidence Package     1,087
Driver Confidence Package II     905
Options (change) 1,000 0 4,460
Options (change) 936 0 4,058
Destination 975 975 875
Total Price $31,425 $33,625 $36,310
Total Invoice $29,554 $31,614 $34,669

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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: $3,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,759
Model Year201820182018
ModelCR-VCR-VMalibu
TrimEX-LTouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine190hp I4190hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8330, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18245/40-19
Total Price$31,425$33,625$36,310
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-1,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,425$32,000$34,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$29,554$31,614$34,669
Adjustments for Features0-1,528-1,356
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,554$30,086$33,313
Cost Above Minimum$0$532$0

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820182018
ModelCR-VCR-VMalibu
TrimEX-LTouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Following distance indicator  $25
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags  $300
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Aux input  $50
HD radio$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Total Value of Features$4,725$6,350$6,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$1,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,528-1,356

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelCR-VMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in111.4 in
Length180.6 in193.8 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height66.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,308 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
39.2 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.8 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda CR-V EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested135076%
Total Not Requested42524%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

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