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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: $29,890

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $10,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,528

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $8,286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelPilotMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimTouringLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,370 $25,020 $30,920 $27,770
Base Invoice $35,984 $24,019 $29,683 $26,659
Convenience and Technology Package   895   895
Leather Package   1,395   1,395
Panoramic sunroof   1,150 1,270 1,150
Navigation system   495   495
Cargo net   60 60 60
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Convenience and Technology Package   814   814
Leather Package   1,269   1,269
Panoramic sunroof   1,046 1,156 1,046
Navigation system   450   450
Cargo net   55 55 55
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Options (change) 0 3,995 1,330 5,190
Options (change) 0 3,634 1,211 4,721
Destination 830 875 875 875
Total Price $40,200 $29,890 $33,125 $33,835
Total Invoice $36,814 $28,528 $31,769 $32,255

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,058
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelPilotMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimTouringLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionA5T6T8CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/55-17245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$40,200$29,890$33,125$33,835
Adjustments for Features-3,5250-990-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,675$29,890$32,135$31,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,245$2,045
Total Invoice$36,814$28,528$31,769$32,255
Adjustments for Features-3,2280-949-1,811
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,586$28,528$30,820$30,444
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,292$1,916

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelPilotMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimTouringLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
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
CD player$125   
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information$25   
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   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
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$8,680$5,155$6,145$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,525$0$990$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2280-949-1,811

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122016
ModelPilotMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.2 in111.4 in
Length191.4 in193.8 in
Width78.5 in73.0 in
Height71.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,300 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.13.0 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

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
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested40063%
Total Not Requested23037%
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

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested40063%
Total Not Requested23037%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested40023%
Total Not Requested137577%
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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