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

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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,945

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $7,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,820

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $7,119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelMalibu LimitedElantra
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,420 $20,595
Base Invoice $26,857 $19,727
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850  
Navigation system 495  
Cargo mat 80 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250
Technology Package   2,100
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   95
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684  
Navigation system 450  
Cargo mat 73 64
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   226
Technology Package   1,911
Cargo net   41
Floor mats   76
Options (change) 2,425 2,575
Options (change) 2,207 2,318
Destination 875 775
Total Price $31,720 $23,945
Total Invoice $29,939 $22,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,500
Model Year20162012
ModelMalibu LimitedElantra
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp I4148hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/45-17
Total Price$31,720$23,945
Adjustments for Features-2,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,945$23,945
Total Invoice$29,939$22,820
Adjustments for Features-2,6190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,320$22,820

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20162012
ModelMalibu LimitedElantra
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,400$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6190

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20162012
ModelMalibu LimitedElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in106.3 in
Length191.5 in178.3 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height57.6 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.2,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested105063%
Total Not Requested62537%

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