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Honda Insight vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Insight vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,835

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $920

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,670

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $1,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelInsightMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXLTLTZHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,965 $21,185 $27,095 $23,895
Base Invoice $20,917 $20,020 $25,605 $22,581
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 790 650 650 650
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $22,755 $21,835 $27,745 $23,245
Total Invoice $21,707 $20,670 $26,255 $21,931

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $488
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelInsightMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXLTLTZHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine98hp I4 H169hp I4252hp V6164hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-7A4T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6210, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/60-15225/50-17225/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$22,755$21,835$27,745$23,245
Adjustments for Features-5750-3,685-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,180$21,835$24,060$22,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,225$960
Total Invoice$21,707$20,670$26,255$21,931
Adjustments for Features-5490-3,487-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,158$20,670$22,768$21,506
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,098$836

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2012200820082008
ModelInsightMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXLTLTZHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
4-speed automatic $800 $800
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start  $150 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Cargo net  $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Interior air filter$0   
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Compass  $0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights  $125 
Heated mirrors$25 $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Trip computer$150   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels $100  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$2,820$2,245$5,930$2,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$0$3,685$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-5490-3,487-425

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See a complete comparison of Honda Insight vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122008
ModelInsightMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in112.3 in
Length172.3 in191.8 in
Width66.7 in70.3 in
Height56.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,748 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.9 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		31.5 ft315.1 ft3

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