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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,345

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $870

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,777

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,127

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelMalibuMalibuElementElement
TrimMaxx LTZMaxx SSEXSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,465 $23,265 $22,635 $24,320
Base Invoice $22,175 $21,986 $21,067 $22,629
Satellite radio 325 325    
Satellite radio 270 293    
Options (change) 325 325 0 0
Options (change) 270 293 0 0
Destination 625 625 710 710
Total Price $24,415 $24,215 $23,345 $25,030
Total Invoice $23,070 $22,904 $21,777 $23,339

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,797
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelMalibuMalibuElementElement
TrimMaxx LTZMaxx SSEXSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp V6240hp V6166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT4T4A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$24,415$24,215$23,345$25,030
Adjustments for Features-3,270-1,9800-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,145$22,235$23,345$24,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,090$0$1,635
Total Invoice$23,070$22,904$21,777$23,339
Adjustments for Features-3,090-1,8730-47
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,980$21,031$21,777$23,292
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,051$0$1,515

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Element

Model Year2006200620102010
ModelMalibuMalibuElementElement
TrimMaxx LTZMaxx SSEXSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150
Overhead console storage compartments  $100$100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Removable cooler console  $175 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0   
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Floor mats$75$75 $75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats$200   
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Removable second row seats  $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$6,065$4,775$2,795$2,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,270$1,980$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,090-1,8730-47

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Element

Model Year20062010
ModelMalibuElement
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in101.4 in
Length187.8 in169.9 in
Width69.8 in71.6 in
Height58.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,459 lb.3,516 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft374.6 ft3

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