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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: $8,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212018
ModelPilotMalibu
TrimTouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,220 $30,975
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Cargo net   65
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Cargo net   59
Options (change) 0 4,525
Options (change) 0 4,117
Destination 1,225 875
Total Price $44,445 $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 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,590
Model Year20212018
ModelPilotMalibu
TrimTouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)540, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/40-19
Total Price$44,445$36,375
Adjustments for Features-3,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,275$36,375

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20212018
ModelPilotMalibu
TrimTouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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
Sunshades, second row$125 
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 
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 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
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
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HDMI port$25 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
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 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,890$6,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-870

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20212018
ModelPilotMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in111.4 in
Length196.5 in193.8 in
Width78.6 in73.0 in
Height70.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,982 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
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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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 Requested125070%
Total Not Requested52530%
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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