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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: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $695

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $942

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009200920082008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuElementElement
TrimLSLT2LTLTZHybridEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,605 $22,505 $24,705 $26,880 $25,555 $20,990 $22,775
Base Invoice $20,417 $21,267 $23,346 $25,402 $24,149 $19,541 $21,197
Floor mats 80            
Floor mats 66            
Options (change) 80 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 66 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 670 670 670 670 670 670 670
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -1,300 0 0
Total Price $22,355 $23,175 $25,375 $27,550 $24,925 $21,660 $23,445
Total Invoice $21,153 $21,937 $24,016 $26,072 $23,519 $20,211 $21,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52
Model Year2009200920092009200920082008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuElementElement
TrimLSLT2LTLTZHybridEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4164hp I4 H166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6T6A4M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6210, 8?, 6270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18215/55-17215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$22,355$23,175$25,375$27,550$24,925$21,660$23,445
Adjustments for Features-1,050-1,200-3,530-5,085-1,7500-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,305$21,975$21,845$22,465$23,175$21,660$23,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$540$1,160$1,870$0$1,560
Total Invoice$21,153$21,937$24,016$26,072$23,519$20,211$21,867
Adjustments for Features-994-1,136-3,341-4,812-1,6510-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,159$20,801$20,675$21,260$21,868$20,211$21,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$642$516$1,101$1,709$0$1,446

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Element

Model Year2009200920092009200920082008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuElementElement
TrimLSLT2LTLTZHybridEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  $800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100   
5-speed manual     $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Remote start  $150$150   
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor     $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40   
Cargo net   $40   
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter      $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate     $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200  
Interior air filter     $0$0
Intermittent wipers     $0$0
Rear wiper     $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Skid plate (one)     $50$50
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100   
CD changer, in-dash   $325   
CD player$125$125$125 $125$125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150   
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Compass  $0$0   
Fog lights   $125   
Heated mirrors   $25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75 $75
Heated front seats  $200$200   
Leather seating surfaces   $900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100   
Power recliner, driver seat   $100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100   
Removable second row seats     $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100      
Chrome-clad steel wheels $0     
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100   
Total Value of Features$2,695$2,845$5,175$6,730$3,395$1,645$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$1,200$3,530$5,085$1,750$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-994-1,136-3,341-4,812-1,6510-210

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Element

Model Year20092008
ModelMalibuElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in101.4 in
Length191.8 in169.3 in
Width70.3 in71.5 in
Height57.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,434 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 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.177.1 ft3

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