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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: $22,855

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $1,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,802

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $1,254

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelInsightMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,065 $23,470 $26,300 $28,600
Base Invoice $21,012 $22,296 $24,985 $27,027
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 790 760 760 760
Total Price $22,855 $24,230 $27,060 $29,360
Total Invoice $21,802 $23,056 $25,745 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Insight EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,159
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelInsightMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine98hp I4 H169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/60-15215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$22,855$24,230$27,060$29,360
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,930-3,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,855$24,130$25,130$25,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000$1,410
Total Invoice$21,802$23,056$25,745$27,787
Adjustments for Features0-95-1,836-3,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,802$22,961$23,909$24,172
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$948$1,211

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2013201220122012
ModelInsightMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Remote start  $150$150
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
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  $200
Interior air filter$0   
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Compass  $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Trip computer$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$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 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$2,695$2,795$4,625$6,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,930$3,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-95-1,836-3,615

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132012
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.3,416 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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