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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,190

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $4,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,797

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $4,389

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelMalibu ClassicSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimLTSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $24,895 $28,845
Base Invoice $19,304 $23,652 $27,076
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Front Seating Package 450    
Satellite radio 200    
Sunroof 800    
Rear spoiler 175    
Premium Package   1,850  
Floor mats   125 125
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Front Seating Package 374    
Satellite radio 166    
Sunroof 664    
Rear spoiler 145    
Premium Package   1,684  
Floor mats   100 100
Options (change) 2,220 1,975 125
Options (change) 1,843 1,784 100
Destination 650 750 750
Total Price $23,190 $27,620 $29,720
Total Invoice $21,797 $26,186 $27,926

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,840
Model Year200820092009
ModelMalibu ClassicSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimLTSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6242hp V6242hp V6
TransmissionT4T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 6605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$23,190$27,620$29,720
Adjustments for Features0-2,440-4,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,190$25,180$25,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$25$0
Total Invoice$21,797$26,186$27,926
Adjustments for Features0-2,313-4,289
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,797$23,873$23,637
Cost Above Minimum$0$236$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year200820092009
ModelMalibu ClassicSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimLTSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Front side airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound  $250
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Outside temperature display$50 $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Total Value of Features$1,500$3,940$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,440$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,313-4,289

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20082009
ModelMalibu ClassicSanta Fe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length188.3 in184.1 in
Width69.9 in74.4 in
Height57.5 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,846 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in34.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.434.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.478.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested135084%
Total Not Requested25016%

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