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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: $20,220

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $3,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $4,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuElement
TrimLSLTPremierHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,225 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875 $19,625
Base Invoice $22,296 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760 $18,137
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 595
Total Price $24,100 $26,000 $31,850 $28,750 $20,220
Total Invoice $23,171 $24,995 $30,611 $27,635 $18,732

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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: $250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $468
Model Year20172017201720172006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuElement
TrimLSLTPremierHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine163hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H166hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T9CVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 6270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/65-16225/55-17245/45-18225/55-17215/70-16
Total Price$24,100$26,000$31,850$28,750$20,220
Adjustments for Features-4,130-5,010-8,900-5,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,970$20,990$22,950$23,465$20,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,020$2,980$3,495$0
Total Invoice$23,171$24,995$30,611$27,635$18,732
Adjustments for Features-3,971-4,816-8,554-5,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,200$20,179$22,057$22,555$18,732
Cost Above Minimum$0$979$2,857$3,355$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Element

Model Year20172017201720172006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuElement
TrimLSLTPremierHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400  
CVT   $1000 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100  
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote start  $150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40  
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125 
Intermittent wipers    $0
Rear air vents $100$100$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Skid plate (one)    $50
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD player    $125
MP3-compatible player    $50
Navigation system  $600  
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station  $75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Heated front seats  $200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Removable second row seats    $0
Total Value of Features$5,425$6,305$10,195$6,580$1,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,130$5,010$8,900$5,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,971-4,816-8,554-5,0800

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Element

Model Year20172006
ModelMalibuElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in101.4 in
Length193.8 in169.3 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height57.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.877.1 ft3

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