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Honda Insight vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Insight vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,970

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $95

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,954

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelInsightInsightMalibu Classic
TrimLXEXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,275 $21,965 $20,320
Base Invoice $19,313 $20,917 $19,304
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 790 790 650
Total Price $21,065 $22,755 $20,970
Total Invoice $20,103 $21,707 $19,954

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Insight LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $724
Model Year201220122008
ModelInsightInsightMalibu Classic
TrimLXEXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine98hp I4 H98hp I4 H219hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVT-7T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 4160, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/60-15185/60-15215/60-16
Total Price$21,065$22,755$20,970
Adjustments for Features-915-1,9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,150$20,770$20,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$620$0
Total Invoice$20,103$21,707$19,954
Adjustments for Features-873-1,8940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,230$19,813$19,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$583$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201220122008
ModelInsightInsightMalibu Classic
TrimLXEXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
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 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,600$3,670$1,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$915$1,985$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-873-1,8940

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122008
ModelInsightMalibu Classic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in106.3 in
Length172.3 in188.3 in
Width66.7 in69.9 in
Height56.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,748 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.5 ft315.4 ft3

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