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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: $22,805

Chevrolet Malibu LS   
Difference: $940

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,035

Chevrolet Malibu LS   
Difference: $119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320132011
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuElement
TrimLSEcoLT2LTLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $21,995 $24,985 $23,185 $24,890 $27,365 $22,935
Base Invoice $21,225 $23,860 $22,141 $23,769 $25,859 $21,344
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 810 810 810 810 810 810
Total Price $22,805 $25,795 $23,995 $25,700 $28,175 $23,745
Total Invoice $22,035 $24,670 $22,951 $24,579 $26,669 $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: $1,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,114
Model Year201320132013201320132011
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuElement
TrimLSEcoLT2LTLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine197hp I4182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4197hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/55-17215/60-16235/50-18235/50-18215/70-16
Total Price$22,805$25,795$23,995$25,700$28,175$23,745
Adjustments for Features-1,030-1,905-1,430-2,780-4,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,775$23,890$22,565$22,920$23,530$23,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,115$790$1,145$1,755$0
Total Invoice$22,035$24,670$22,951$24,579$26,669$22,154
Adjustments for Features-995-1,822-1,368-2,659-4,3970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,040$22,848$21,583$21,920$22,272$22,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,808$543$880$1,232$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Element

Model Year201320132013201320132011
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuElement
TrimLSEcoLT2LTLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic     $900
FWD$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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate     $150
Overhead console storage compartments     $100
Removable cooler console     $175
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125$125 
Intermittent wipers     $0
Rear wiper     $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Skid plate (one)     $50
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0 
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
USB port $25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights   $125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates    $100 
Floor mats $75$75$75$75 
Heated front seats    $200 
Leather seating surfaces    $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150 
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$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100 
Removable second row seats     $0
Total Value of Features$3,375$4,250$3,775$5,125$6,990$2,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,030$1,905$1,430$2,780$4,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-995-1,822-1,368-2,659-4,3970

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Element

Model Year20132011
ModelMalibuElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in101.4 in
Length191.5 in169.9 in
Width73.0 in71.6 in
Height57.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,516 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.374.6 ft3

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