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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,855

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $3,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,037

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $3,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelMalibu ClassicElantra
TrimLTSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $16,570
Base Invoice $19,304 $15,909
Front Seating Package 450  
Rear spoiler 175 375
Sunroof 800 1,150
Satellite radio 200  
Floor mats   85
Front Seating Package 374  
Rear spoiler 145 338
Sunroof 664 1,047
Satellite radio 166  
Floor mats   68
Options (change) 1,625 1,610
Options (change) 1,349 1,453
Destination 650 675
Total Price $22,595 $18,855
Total Invoice $21,303 $18,037

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,376
Model Year20082008
ModelMalibu ClassicElantra
TrimLTSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/55-16
Total Price$22,595$18,855
Adjustments for Features0-115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,595$18,740
Total Invoice$21,303$18,037
Adjustments for Features0-110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,303$17,927

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082008
ModelMalibu ClassicElantra
TrimLTSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display$50 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$1,460$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-110

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082008
ModelMalibu ClassicElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length188.3 in177.4 in
Width69.9 in69.9 in
Height57.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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