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

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Honda CR-Z vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,135

Honda CR-Z   
Difference: $3,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,170

Honda CR-Z   
Difference: $3,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelCR-ZCR-ZMalibu
TrimBaseEXHybrid
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,695 $21,255 $25,555
Base Invoice $18,763 $20,243 $24,149
7-speed shiftable CVT 650 650  
7-speed shiftable CVT 617 617  
Options (change) 650 650 0
Options (change) 617 617 0
Destination 790 790 670
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $21,135 $22,695 $24,925
Total Invoice $20,170 $21,650 $23,519

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda CR-Z
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,009
Model Year201220122009
ModelCR-ZCR-ZMalibu
TrimBaseEXHybrid
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine122hp I4 H122hp I4 H164hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)35/39 MPG35/39 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16195/55-16215/55-17
Total Price$21,135$22,695$24,925
Adjustments for Features0-1,215-360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,135$21,480$24,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$345$0
Total Invoice$20,170$21,650$23,519
Adjustments for Features0-1,159-340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,170$20,491$23,179
Cost Above Minimum$0$321$0

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-Z vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201220122009
ModelCR-ZCR-ZMalibu
TrimBaseEXHybrid
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
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 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats  $75
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,160$3,375$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,215$360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,159-340

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-Z vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122009
ModelCR-ZMalibu
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.9 in112.3 in
Length160.6 in191.8 in
Width68.5 in70.3 in
Height54.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,690 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume25.1 ft315.1 ft3

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