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Honda CR-Z vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda CR-Z vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,485

Honda CR-Z   
Difference: $485

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,553

Honda CR-Z   
Difference: $401

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelCR-ZCR-ZMalibu Classic
TrimBaseEXLT
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,695 $21,255 $20,320
Base Invoice $18,763 $20,243 $19,304
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 790 790 650
Total Price $20,485 $22,045 $20,970
Total Invoice $19,553 $21,033 $19,954

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda CR-Z vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda CR-Z
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $807
Model Year201220122008
ModelCR-ZCR-ZMalibu Classic
TrimBaseEXLT
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine122hp I4 H122hp I4 H219hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16195/55-16215/60-16
Total Price$20,485$22,045$20,970
Adjustments for Features-425-1,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,060$20,405$20,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$345$0
Total Invoice$19,553$21,033$19,954
Adjustments for Features-406-1,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,147$19,468$19,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$321$0

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-Z vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201220122008
ModelCR-ZCR-ZMalibu Classic
TrimBaseEXLT
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Floor mats  $75
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$2,410$3,625$1,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$1,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-406-1,5650

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-Z vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122008
ModelCR-ZMalibu Classic
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.9 in106.3 in
Length160.6 in188.3 in
Width68.5 in69.9 in
Height54.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,638 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume25.1 ft315.4 ft3

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