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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: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $5,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020092009
ModelMalibuMalibuElementElement
TrimLTPremierEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,670 $33,370 $22,385 $23,270
Navigation system 495   1,700 1,700
Leather Package 1,395      
Convenience and Technology Package 895      
Navigation system 450   1,577 1,577
Leather Package 1,269      
Convenience and Technology Package 814      
Options (change) 2,785 0 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 2,533 0 1,577 1,577
Destination 925 925 670 670
Total Price $30,380 $34,295 $24,755 $25,640

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Element EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,535
Model Year2020202020092009
ModelMalibuMalibuElementElement
TrimLTPremierEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine160hp I4250hp I4166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T9A5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$30,380$34,295$24,755$25,640
Adjustments for Features-5,235-6,325-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,145$27,970$23,905$25,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,825$0$1,735

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Element

Model Year2020202020092009
ModelMalibuMalibuElementElement
TrimLTPremierEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
5-speed automatic  $900 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments  $100$100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Removable cooler console  $175 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Floor mats$75$75 $75
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$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$6,905$7,995$2,520$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,235$6,325$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-596-171-7930

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Element

Model Year20202009
ModelMalibuElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in101.4 in
Length194.2 in169.9 in
Width73.0 in71.6 in
Height57.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,127 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 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 Legroom41.5 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
15.7 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.774.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested625100%

Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Honda Element SC

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%

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