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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: $20,205

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $6,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,304

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $6,331

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010
ModelMalibuMalibuElantra
Trim2LTLTZSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,175 $26,955 $17,845
Base Invoice $23,916 $25,607 $17,113
Premium Mat Package 185    
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
Sunroof 850 850 1,150
Cargo mat     80
Floor mats     85
Bluetooth cell phone link     325
Premium Mat Package 163    
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
Sunroof 748 748 1,047
Cargo mat     64
Floor mats     68
Bluetooth cell phone link     292
Options (change) 1,135 950 1,640
Options (change) 999 836 1,471
Destination 720 720 720
Total Price $27,030 $28,625 $20,205
Total Invoice $25,635 $27,163 $19,304

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,173
Model Year201020102010
ModelMalibuMalibuElantra
Trim2LTLTZSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18205/55-16
Total Price$27,030$28,625$20,205
Adjustments for Features-2,275-3,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,755$25,075$20,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$320$0
Total Invoice$25,635$27,163$19,304
Adjustments for Features-2,158-3,3690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,477$23,794$19,304
Cost Above Minimum$0$317$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year201020102010
ModelMalibuMalibuElantra
Trim2LTLTZSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear $125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cargo Management 
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,925$5,200$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,275$3,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,158-3,3690

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20102010
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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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

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

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