Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews
Chevrolet Malibu
$532
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Honda Accord
$400
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Overall Reliability Rating
4
Excellent
The Chevrolet Malibu Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 9th out of 24 for midsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $532 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. Repairs are less severe and less frequent than the average car, so the Malibu is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.
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The Honda Accord Reliability Rating is 4.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 1st out of 24 for midsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $400 which means it has excellent ownership costs. The severity and frequency of repairs are both much lower than other vehicles, so the Accord is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.
The Chevrolet Malibu ranks highest in value and ranks lowest in comfort.
83% of reviewers would recommend this car.
“This car is the worst, by far, I have ever owned. Constant steering problems, steering system replaced 4 times. Power steering failures, rear wiper fixed twice. At least 20 times this car has been...”
“This car is the worst, by far, I have ever owned. Constant steering problems, steering system...”
The Honda Accord ranks highest in value and ranks lowest in interior.
100% of reviewers would recommend this car.
“This car is great vehicle. My Accord has been very inexpensive to repair and drives well. The only issues I've had are some bulbs that have gone out in the dash and a check engine light because of...”
“This car is great vehicle. My Accord has been very inexpensive to repair and drives well. The...”
The Chevrolet Malibu and the Honda Accord are both midsize, four-door sedans. Each comes with front-wheel drive.
Comparing the power outputs of the Chevrolet Malibu and the Honda Accord, the Malibu’s standard 160-horsepower engine comes up short against the Accord’s 192 standard horsepower. Their optional engines are more evenly matched: The Malibu’s has 250 horsepower, while Accord’s comes in with 252 horsepower. Both cars also offer a fuel-sipping hybrid version.
These two cars are nearly identical in terms of interior space. The Malibu has 102.9 cubic feet of passenger space, while the Accord comes in with 102.7 cubic feet. In trunk space, the Malibu’s 15.8 cubic feet is slightly smaller than the 16.7 cubic feet provided by the Accord.
For the latest driver assistance technologies, the Chevrolet Malibu trails behind the Honda Accord. The Honda offers adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning and lane-keeping assist as standard equipment. In the Malibu, these features are unavailable on lower trim levels, and are optional extras on middle and top trim levels. No contest here, the Accord wins.
For more standard power, a larger trunk, superior safety technologies and a better driving experience overall, the Honda Accord comes out way ahead of the Chevrolet Malibu.