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

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Honda Pilot vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,190

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $12,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,797

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $10,776

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelPilotPilotMalibu Classic
TrimEX-LTouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,720 $39,370 $20,320
Base Invoice $31,743 $35,984 $19,304
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Rear spoiler     175
Satellite radio     200
Sunroof     800
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Rear spoiler     145
Satellite radio     166
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 0 0 2,220
Options (change) 0 0 1,843
Destination 830 830 650
Total Price $35,550 $40,200 $23,190
Total Invoice $32,573 $36,814 $21,797

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,513
Model Year201220122008
ModelPilotPilotMalibu Classic
TrimEX-LTouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6250hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7650, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18215/60-16
Total Price$35,550$40,200$23,190
Adjustments for Features-6,835-9,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,715$30,655$23,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,940$0
Total Invoice$32,573$36,814$21,797
Adjustments for Features-6,263-8,7410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,310$28,073$21,797
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,763$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201220122008
ModelPilotPilotMalibu Classic
TrimEX-LTouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
Media drive $15 
Media drive, small$5  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Total Value of Features$8,385$11,095$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,835$9,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,263-8,7410

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122008
ModelPilotMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.2 in106.3 in
Length191.4 in188.3 in
Width78.5 in69.9 in
Height71.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,299 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.6 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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