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Honda Civic vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Civic vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,420

Honda Civic Hybrid   
Difference: $5,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,438

Honda Civic Hybrid   
Difference: $6,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelCivicMalibu
TrimHybridLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,650 $28,600
Base Invoice $21,767 $27,027
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
Leather seating surfaces 1,101  
Options (change) 1,200 0
Options (change) 1,101 0
Destination 670 760
Gas Tax -2,100 0
Total Price $23,420 $29,360
Total Invoice $21,438 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,018
Model Year20092012
ModelCivicMalibu
TrimHybridLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4 H169hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)40/45 MPG26/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/50-18
Total Price$23,420$29,360
Adjustments for Features0-3,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,420$25,840
Total Invoice$21,438$27,787
Adjustments for Features0-3,331
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,438$24,456

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092012
ModelCivicMalibu
TrimHybridLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,545$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,331

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092012
ModelCivicMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.3 in
Length176.7 in191.8 in
Width69.0 in70.3 in
Height56.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,904 lb.3,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.1 ft3

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