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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: $21,845

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $8,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,909

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $7,151

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelMalibuElantra
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,880 $20,595
Base Invoice $25,402 $19,727
Sunroof 800  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250
Cargo net   50
Cargo mat   80
Floor mats   95
Sunroof 664  
3.6L V6 1,324  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   226
Cargo net   41
Cargo mat   64
Floor mats   76
Options (change) 2,395 475
Options (change) 1,988 407
Destination 670 775
Total Price $29,945 $21,845
Total Invoice $28,060 $20,909

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,347
Model Year20092012
ModelMalibuElantra
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6148hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$29,945$21,845
Adjustments for Features-1,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,020$21,845
Total Invoice$28,060$20,909
Adjustments for Features-1,8040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,256$20,909

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20092012
ModelMalibuElantra
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$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 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,675$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8040

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20092012
ModelMalibuElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in106.3 in
Length191.8 in178.3 in
Width70.3 in69.9 in
Height57.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.2,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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