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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: $22,045

Honda CR-Z EX   
Difference: $4,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,033

Honda CR-Z EX   
Difference: $3,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelCR-ZMalibuMalibu
TrimEX2LTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,255 $25,385 $27,165
Base Invoice $20,243 $24,115 $25,806
Temporary spare tire   100 100
Temporary spare tire   88 88
Options (change) 0 100 100
Options (change) 0 88 88
Destination 790 760 760
Total Price $22,045 $26,245 $28,025
Total Invoice $21,033 $24,963 $26,654

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda CR-Z EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,956
Model Year201220112011
ModelCR-ZMalibuMalibu
TrimEX2LTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine122hp I4 H169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$22,045$26,245$28,025
Adjustments for Features0-2,075-3,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,045$24,170$24,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$540
Total Invoice$21,033$24,963$26,654
Adjustments for Features0-1,974-3,153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,033$22,989$23,501
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$512

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-Z vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201220112011
ModelCR-ZMalibuMalibu
TrimEX2LTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port$25 $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$2,375$4,450$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,075$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,974-3,153

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-Z vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122011
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 Weight2,638 lb.3,416 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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