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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: $5,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelPilotPilotMalibu
TrimEX-LTouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,720 $39,370 $27,165
Base Invoice $31,743 $35,984 $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 0 2,545
Options (change) 0 0 2,240
Destination 830 830 760
Total Price $35,550 $40,200 $30,470
Total Invoice $32,573 $36,814 $28,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $931
Model Year201220122011
ModelPilotPilotMalibu
TrimEX-LTouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6250hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7650, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/50-18
Total Price$35,550$40,200$30,470
Adjustments for Features-3,095-5,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,455$34,395$30,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,940$0
Total Invoice$32,573$36,814$28,806
Adjustments for Features-2,836-5,3160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,737$31,498$28,806
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,761$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201220122011
ModelPilotPilotMalibu
TrimEX-LTouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear  $125
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 
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
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 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
Media drive $15 
Media drive, small$5  
Navigation system $600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors  $25
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,860$8,570$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,095$5,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,836-5,3160

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122011
ModelPilotMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.2 in112.3 in
Length191.4 in191.8 in
Width78.5 in70.3 in
Height71.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,299 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in37.6 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 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.0 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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