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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: $24,495

Honda CR-Z EX   
Difference: $5,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,358

Honda CR-Z EX   
Difference: $4,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelCR-ZMalibu
TrimEXEco
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,255 $24,985
Base Invoice $20,243 $23,860
Navigation system 1,800 1,120
7-speed shiftable CVT 650  
Premium Audio Package   1,610
Leather Package   1,000
Navigation system 1,708 986
7-speed shiftable CVT 617  
Premium Audio Package   1,538
Leather Package   880
Options (change) 2,450 3,730
Options (change) 2,325 3,404
Destination 790 810
Total Price $24,495 $29,525
Total Invoice $23,358 $28,074

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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: $1,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,207
Model Year20122013
ModelCR-ZMalibu
TrimEXEco
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine122hp I4 H182hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)35/39 MPG25/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16225/55-17
Total Price$24,495$29,525
Adjustments for Features0-3,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,495$25,835
Total Invoice$23,358$28,074
Adjustments for Features0-3,509
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,358$24,565

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-Z vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122013
ModelCR-ZMalibu
TrimEXEco
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Digital instruments$0 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats $75
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,575$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,509

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-Z vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122013
ModelCR-ZMalibu
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.9 in107.8 in
Length160.6 in191.5 in
Width68.5 in73.0 in
Height54.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,690 lb.3,589 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume25.1 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested27512%
Total Not Requested194088%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1550100%

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