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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: $22,840

Chevrolet Malibu LS   
Difference: $505

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,713

Chevrolet Malibu LS   
Difference: $64

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020102010
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuElementElement
TrimLSLT2LTLTZEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,825 $22,715 $25,175 $26,955 $22,635 $24,320
Base Invoice $20,734 $21,579 $23,916 $25,607 $21,067 $22,629
Bluetooth cell phone link 115          
Temporary spare tire 100 100 100 100    
Floor mats 80          
Bluetooth cell phone link 101          
Temporary spare tire 88 88 88 88    
Floor mats 70          
Options (change) 295 100 100 100 0 0
Options (change) 259 88 88 88 0 0
Destination 720 720 720 720 710 710
Total Price $22,840 $23,535 $25,995 $27,775 $23,345 $25,030
Total Invoice $21,713 $22,387 $24,724 $26,415 $21,777 $23,339

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $159
Model Year201020102010201020102010
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuElementElement
TrimLSLT2LTLTZEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6T6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$22,840$23,535$25,995$27,775$23,345$25,030
Adjustments for Features-100-425-2,605-3,9200-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,740$23,110$23,390$23,855$23,345$24,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$370$650$1,115$0$1,635
Total Invoice$21,713$22,387$24,724$26,415$21,777$23,339
Adjustments for Features-95-404-2,478-3,7280-47
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,618$21,983$22,246$22,687$21,777$23,292
Cost Above Minimum$0$365$628$1,069$0$1,515

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Element

Model Year201020102010201020102010
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuElementElement
TrimLSLT2LTLTZEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic    $900$900
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Remote start  $150$150  
Sunshade, rear   $125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40  
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter     $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments    $100$100
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Removable cooler console    $175 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200  
Interior air filter    $0$0
Intermittent wipers    $0$0
Rear wiper    $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Skid plate (one)    $50$50
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
USB port   $25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150  
Automatic headlights$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  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100  
Floor mats$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 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  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$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
Alloy-look steel wheels$100     
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600   
Chrome-clad steel wheels $0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$2,670$2,995$5,175$6,490$2,570$2,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$425$2,605$3,920$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-95-404-2,478-3,7280-47

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Element

Model Year20102010
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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