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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: $19,685

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $9,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,783

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $9,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelMalibuElantra
TrimLTZSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $16,570
Base Invoice $27,027 $15,909
Sunroof   1,150
Cargo mat   80
Floor mats   85
Bluetooth cell phone link   325
Leather seating surfaces   800
Sunroof   1,047
Cargo mat   64
Floor mats   68
Bluetooth cell phone link   292
Leather seating surfaces   728
Options (change) 0 2,440
Options (change) 0 2,199
Destination 760 675
Total Price $29,360 $19,685
Total Invoice $27,787 $18,783

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,023
Model Year20122008
ModelMalibuElantra
TrimLTZSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/55-16
Total Price$29,360$19,685
Adjustments for Features-3,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,210$19,685
Total Invoice$27,787$18,783
Adjustments for Features-2,9810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,806$18,783

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122008
ModelMalibuElantra
TrimLTZSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
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 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,475$325
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9810

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122008
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 Weight3,416 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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