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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: $30,150

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $7,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,770

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $5,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelPilotMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimTouringLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,895 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $33,415 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Convenience and Technology Package   895   895
Sun and Wheels Package   1,300 2,270  
Leather Package   1,395   1,395
Navigation system   495   495
Cargo net   65 65 65
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Panoramic sunroof       1,150
Convenience and Technology Package   814   814
Sun and Wheels Package   1,183 2,066  
Leather Package   1,269   1,269
Navigation system   450   450
Cargo net   59 59 59
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Panoramic sunroof       1,047
Options (change) 0 4,150 2,335 5,195
Options (change) 0 3,775 2,125 4,726
Destination 670 875 875 875
Total Price $37,565 $30,150 $34,185 $33,945
Total Invoice $34,085 $28,770 $32,736 $32,361

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,879
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelPilotMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimTouringLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionA5T6T9CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)512, 10?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$37,565$30,150$34,185$33,945
Adjustments for Features-2,6850-1,090-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,880$30,150$33,095$32,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,945$1,895
Total Invoice$34,085$28,770$32,736$32,361
Adjustments for Features-2,4360-1,044-1,811
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,649$28,770$31,692$30,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,922$1,780

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2009201820182018
ModelPilotMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimTouringLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Sunshades, second row$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front$150  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200   
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Off-road navigation system$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Conversation mirror$25   
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather door panel trim$250   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Total Value of Features$7,840$5,155$6,245$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,685$0$1,090$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4360-1,044-1,811

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092018
ModelPilotMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.2 in111.4 in
Length190.9 in193.8 in
Width78.5 in73.0 in
Height71.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,320 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.1 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.0 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

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