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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,220

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $950

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicElement
TrimLTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $19,625
Base Invoice $19,304 $18,137
Satellite radio 200  
Satellite radio 166  
Options (change) 200 0
Options (change) 166 0
Destination 650 595
Total Price $21,170 $20,220
Total Invoice $20,120 $18,732

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $114
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicElement
TrimLTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionT4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/70-16
Total Price$21,170$20,220
Adjustments for Features-1,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,830$20,220
Total Invoice$20,120$18,732
Adjustments for Features-1,2740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,846$18,732

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Honda Element

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicElement
TrimLTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers $0
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Skid plate (one) $50
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Removable second row seats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,925$1,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2740

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Honda Element

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in101.4 in
Length188.3 in169.3 in
Width69.9 in71.5 in
Height57.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.477.1 ft3

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