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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: $36,375

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $2,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelPilotMalibu
TrimEX-LPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,760 $30,975
Navigation system 1,000  
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Cargo net   65
Navigation system 912  
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Cargo net   59
Options (change) 1,000 4,525
Options (change) 912 4,117
Destination 975 875
Total Price $38,735 $36,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Pilot EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,478
Model Year20182018
ModelPilotMalibu
TrimEX-LPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionA6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/40-19
Total Price$38,735$36,375
Adjustments for Features0-380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,735$35,995

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelPilotMalibu
TrimEX-LPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Conversation mirror$25 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Suggestive steering$0 
Total Value of Features$7,415$7,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-363

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelPilotMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in111.4 in
Length194.5 in193.8 in
Width78.6 in73.0 in
Height69.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,054 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.8 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.9 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Honda Sensing
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested85048%
Total Not Requested92552%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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