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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: $23,370

Chevrolet Malibu LS   
Difference: $375

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $161

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122011
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuElement
TrimLSLT2LTLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $22,110 $23,470 $26,300 $28,600 $22,935
Base Invoice $21,115 $22,296 $24,985 $27,027 $21,344
LS Uplevel Package 500        
LS Uplevel Package 440        
Options (change) 500 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 440 0 0 0 0
Destination 760 760 760 760 810
Total Price $23,370 $24,230 $27,060 $29,360 $23,745
Total Invoice $22,315 $23,056 $25,745 $27,787 $22,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $149
Model Year20122012201220122011
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuElement
TrimLSLT2LTLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18215/70-16
Total Price$23,370$24,230$27,060$29,360$23,745
Adjustments for Features-325-775-2,605-4,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,045$23,455$24,455$24,865$23,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$1,410$1,820$0
Total Invoice$22,315$23,056$25,745$27,787$22,154
Adjustments for Features-310-737-2,478-4,2540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,005$22,319$23,267$23,533$22,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$314$1,262$1,528$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122012201220122011
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuElement
TrimLSLT2LTLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic    $900
FWD$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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Rollover sensor    $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40 
Console with shifter$150$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 
Interior air filter    $0
Intermittent wipers    $0
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Skid plate (one)    $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 
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$75 
Heated front seats  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $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
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  
Total Value of Features$2,895$3,345$5,175$7,065$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$325$775$2,605$4,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-310-737-2,478-4,2540

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122011
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 Weight3,416 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LS

LS Uplevel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Floor mats75No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Bodyside moldings75No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Total Requested27552%
Total Not Requested25048%

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