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Honda Pilot vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Pilot vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,470

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelPilotMalibu
TrimEX-LLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,045 $27,165
Base Invoice $29,032 $25,806
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof   850
3.6L V6   1,595
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof   748
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 0 2,545
Options (change) 0 2,240
Destination 670 760
Total Price $32,715 $30,470
Total Invoice $29,702 $28,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Pilot EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $116
Model Year20082011
ModelPilotMalibu
TrimEX-LLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine244hp V6 w/DoD252hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/50-18
Total Price$32,715$30,470
Adjustments for Features-1,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$30,470
Total Invoice$29,702$28,806
Adjustments for Features-1,0120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,690$28,806

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082011
ModelPilotMalibu
TrimEX-LLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$5,505$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0120

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082011
ModelPilotMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.3 in
Length188.0 in191.8 in
Width77.5 in70.3 in
Height70.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,264 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room59.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.6 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.6 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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