Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews
Honda Accord
$400
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Chevrolet Malibu
$532
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Overall Reliability Rating
4
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Excellent
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.
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.
The Honda Accord ranks highest in value and ranks lowest in interior.
100% of reviewers would recommend this car.
“Awesome car! Smooth ride and excellent acceleration. Mine has 300,000 miles and still runs like a champ. Easy to fix and easy on the wallet. Parts are cheap and generally in stock. I dislike...”
“Awesome car! Smooth ride and excellent acceleration. Mine has 300,000 miles and still runs like...”
The Chevrolet Malibu ranks highest in value and ranks lowest in comfort.
83% of reviewers would recommend this car.
“I have had this car for 6 years, bought it new with 88,000 miles on it. I can't say that all I ever changed was the oil, but for the most part, I guess the car has been reliable. Last year's...”
“I have had this car for 6 years, bought it new with 88,000 miles on it. I can't say that all I...”
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.