Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2015 Honda Element Honda Element 2008

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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: $1,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520082008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuElementElement
TrimLSLT2LTLTZEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,465 $23,735 $25,595 $28,320 $20,990 $22,775
Base Invoice $21,679 $22,667 $24,443 $26,762 $19,541 $21,197
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 825 825 825 825 670 670
Total Price $23,290 $24,560 $26,420 $29,145 $21,660 $23,445
Total Invoice $22,504 $23,492 $25,268 $27,587 $20,211 $21,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $90
Model Year201520152015201520082008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuElementElement
TrimLSLT2LTLTZEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine196hp I4196hp I4196hp I4196hp I4166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16235/50-18215/60-16215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$23,290$24,560$26,420$29,145$21,660$23,445
Adjustments for Features-2,280-2,905-4,255-6,1200-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,010$21,655$22,165$23,025$21,660$23,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$645$1,155$2,015$0$1,560
Total Invoice$22,504$23,492$25,268$27,587$20,211$21,867
Adjustments for Features-2,203-2,779-4,069-5,7930-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,301$20,713$21,199$21,794$20,211$21,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$412$898$1,493$0$1,446

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Element

Model Year201520152015201520082008
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 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40  
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter     $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200  
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125  
Intermittent wipers    $0$0
Rear wiper    $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Skid plate (one)    $50$50
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
App support $0$0$0  
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
USB port $25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Fog lights  $125$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$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$50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$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  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$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$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$3,650$4,275$5,625$7,490$1,370$1,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,280$2,905$4,255$6,120$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,203-2,779-4,069-5,7930-210

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Element

Model Year20152008
ModelMalibuElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in101.4 in
Length191.5 in169.3 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height57.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,434 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 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.377.1 ft3

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