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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,880

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $2,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,012

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $2,476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelMalibuMalibuElantra
TrimLTLTZSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,185 $27,095 $17,845
Base Invoice $20,020 $25,605 $17,113
Premium Mat Package 185    
Sunroof 800 800 1,150
Cargo mat     80
Floor mats     85
Premium Mat Package 154    
Sunroof 664 664 1,047
Cargo mat     64
Floor mats     68
Options (change) 985 800 1,315
Options (change) 818 664 1,179
Destination 650 650 720
Total Price $22,820 $28,545 $19,880
Total Invoice $21,488 $26,919 $19,012

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,562
Model Year200820082010
ModelMalibuMalibuElantra
TrimLTLTZSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4252hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA4T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18205/55-16
Total Price$22,820$28,545$19,880
Adjustments for Features0-3,605-90
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,820$24,940$19,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,120$0
Total Invoice$21,488$26,919$19,012
Adjustments for Features0-3,400-86
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,488$23,519$18,926
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,031$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year200820082010
ModelMalibuMalibuElantra
TrimLTLTZSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 $800
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass $0 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,085$5,690$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,605$90
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,400-86

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Elantra features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082010
ModelMalibuElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in104.3 in
Length191.8 in177.4 in
Width70.3 in69.9 in
Height57.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft314.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Elantra specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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