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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: $17,120

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $11,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,564

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $11,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelMalibuMalibuElantra
Trim2LTLTZGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,300 $28,600 $14,945
Base Invoice $24,985 $27,027 $14,536
3LT Equipment Group 2,000    
3.6L V6   1,600  
Popular Equipment Package     1,250
Cargo mat     80
Floor mats     95
3LT Equipment Group 1,900    
3.6L V6   1,512  
Popular Equipment Package     1,138
Cargo mat     64
Floor mats     76
Options (change) 2,000 1,600 1,425
Options (change) 1,900 1,512 1,278
Destination 760 760 750
Total Price $29,060 $30,960 $17,120
Total Invoice $27,645 $29,299 $16,564

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,005
Model Year201220122011
ModelMalibuMalibuElantra
Trim2LTLTZGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6252hp V6148hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18205/55-16
Total Price$29,060$30,960$17,120
Adjustments for Features-4,205-6,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,855$24,905$17,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$27,645$29,299$16,564
Adjustments for Features-4,000-5,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,645$23,569$16,564
Cost Above Minimum$76$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year201220122011
ModelMalibuMalibuElantra
Trim2LTLTZGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Trip computer  $150
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$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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,675$6,525$470
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,205$6,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,000-5,7300

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122011
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 Weight3,645 lb.2,661 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
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested104062%
Total Not Requested65038%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GLS

Popular Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Air conditioning900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual100Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

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