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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: $1,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220082008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuElementElement
TrimLSLT2LTLTZEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,110 $23,470 $26,300 $28,600 $20,990 $22,775
Base Invoice $21,115 $22,296 $24,985 $27,027 $19,541 $21,197
LS Uplevel Package 500          
LS Uplevel Package 440          
Options (change) 500 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 440 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 760 760 760 760 670 670
Total Price $23,370 $24,230 $27,060 $29,360 $21,660 $23,445
Total Invoice $22,315 $23,056 $25,745 $27,787 $20,211 $21,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $624
Model Year201220122012201220082008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuElementElement
TrimLSLT2LTLTZEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M5M5
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$23,370$24,230$27,060$29,360$21,660$23,445
Adjustments for Features-1,550-2,000-3,830-5,7200-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,820$22,230$23,230$23,640$21,660$23,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$1,410$1,820$0$1,560
Total Invoice$22,315$23,056$25,745$27,787$20,211$21,867
Adjustments for Features-1,480-1,903-3,644-5,4140-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,835$21,153$22,101$22,373$20,211$21,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$318$1,266$1,538$0$1,446

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Element

Model Year201220122012201220082008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuElementElement
TrimLSLT2LTLTZEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed manual    $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Remote start  $150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 sunglass holder    $25$25
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 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75  
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
Sunroof   $900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
USB port $25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50  
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$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100     
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600   
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$2,945$3,395$5,225$7,115$1,395$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,550$2,000$3,830$5,720$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,480-1,903-3,644-5,4140-210

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122008
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 Weight3,416 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LS

LS Uplevel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Bodyside moldings75No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Total Requested35067%
Total Not Requested17533%

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