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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: $26,210

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $10,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,560

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $9,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelPilotPilotMalibu
TrimEX-LTouringMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,720 $39,370 $23,465
Base Invoice $31,743 $35,984 $22,175
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,600    
Satellite radio     325
Sunroof     800
Entertainment system, console-mounted     995
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,459    
Satellite radio     270
Sunroof     664
Entertainment system, console-mounted     826
Options (change) 1,600 0 2,120
Options (change) 1,459 0 1,760
Destination 830 830 625
Total Price $37,150 $40,200 $26,210
Total Invoice $34,032 $36,814 $24,560

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,605
Model Year201220122006
ModelPilotPilotMalibu
TrimEX-LTouringMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine250hp V6250hp V6201hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7650, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/50-17
Total Price$37,150$40,200$26,210
Adjustments for Features-3,130-4,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,020$35,460$26,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,440$0
Total Invoice$34,032$36,814$24,560
Adjustments for Features-2,867-4,3410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,165$32,473$24,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,308$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201220122006
ModelPilotPilotMalibu
TrimEX-LTouringMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Sunshades, second row $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
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 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
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$1000 
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000
Media drive $15 
Media drive, small$5  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$6,980$8,590$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,130$4,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,867-4,3410

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122006
ModelPilotMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.2 in112.3 in
Length191.4 in187.8 in
Width78.5 in69.8 in
Height71.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,299 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in41.0 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.0 ft341.0 ft3

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