Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2017 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: $2,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720082008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuElementElement
TrimLSLTPremierHybridEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,225 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875 $20,990 $22,775
Base Invoice $22,296 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760 $19,541 $21,197
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 670 670
Total Price $24,100 $26,000 $31,850 $28,750 $21,660 $23,445
Total Invoice $23,171 $24,995 $30,611 $27,635 $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: $490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $143
Model Year201720172017201720082008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuElementElement
TrimLSLTPremierHybridEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine163hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T9CVTM5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 6270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/65-16225/55-17245/45-18225/55-17215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$24,100$26,000$31,850$28,750$21,660$23,445
Adjustments for Features-2,930-3,960-7,800-4,0850-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,170$22,040$24,050$24,665$21,660$23,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$870$2,880$3,495$0$1,560
Total Invoice$23,171$24,995$30,611$27,635$20,211$21,867
Adjustments for Features-2,817-3,807-7,497-3,9270-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,354$21,188$23,114$23,708$20,211$21,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$834$2,760$3,354$0$1,446

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Element

Model Year201720172017201720082008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuElementElement
TrimLSLTPremierHybridEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400   
CVT   $1000  
5-speed manual    $0$0
FWD$0$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$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  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Safety key$5$5$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
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$200  
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125  
Intermittent wipers    $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100  
Rear wiper    $175$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$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  
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
CD player    $125$125
MP3-compatible player    $50$50
Navigation system  $600   
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
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  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75$75
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300   
Door sill trim plates  $100   
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 $75
Heated front seats  $200   
Leather seating surfaces  $900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$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$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$4,525$5,555$9,395$5,680$1,595$1,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,930$3,960$7,800$4,085$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,817-3,807-7,497-3,9270-210

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Element

Model Year20172008
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.3,434 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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