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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: $21,835

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $1,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,670

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $1,484

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuElement
TrimLTLTZHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $21,185 $27,095 $23,895 $22,935
Base Invoice $20,020 $25,605 $22,581 $21,344
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 650 650 650 810
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0
Total Price $21,835 $27,745 $23,245 $23,745
Total Invoice $20,670 $26,255 $21,931 $22,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,579
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuElement
TrimLTLTZHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4252hp V6164hp I4 H166hp I4
TransmissionA4T6A4A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8?, 6270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18215/60-16215/70-16
Total Price$21,835$27,745$23,245$23,745
Adjustments for Features-100-3,785-5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,735$23,960$22,695$23,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,225$960$0
Total Invoice$20,670$26,255$21,931$22,154
Adjustments for Features-95-3,582-5190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,575$22,673$21,412$22,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,098$837$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Element

Model Year2008200820082011
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuElement
TrimLTLTZHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 $800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote start $150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Rollover sensor   $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  
Cargo net $40  
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead console storage compartments   $100
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Removable cooler console   $175
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Interior air filter   $0
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass $0  
Fog lights $125  
Heated mirrors $25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Heated front seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Removable second row seats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100   
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$2,770$6,455$3,220$2,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$3,785$550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-95-3,582-5190

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Element

Model Year20082011
ModelMalibuElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in101.4 in
Length191.8 in169.9 in
Width70.3 in71.6 in
Height57.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,516 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.174.6 ft3

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