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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: $23,865

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $6,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,756

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $5,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuElantra
TrimEco2LTLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,985 $24,890 $27,365 $20,595
Base Invoice $23,860 $23,769 $25,859 $19,727
Leather Package 1,000 1,000    
Premium Audio Package 1,610      
Navigation system 1,120 795 795  
Sunroof 1,000 1,000    
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175 1,900  
Forward collision warning   395    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       250
Technology Package       2,100
Cargo net       50
Floor mats       95
Leather Package 880 880    
Premium Audio Package 1,538      
Navigation system 986 700 700  
Sunroof 880 880    
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034 1,672  
Forward collision warning   348    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       226
Technology Package       1,911
Cargo net       41
Floor mats       76
Options (change) 4,730 4,365 2,695 2,495
Options (change) 4,284 3,842 2,372 2,254
Destination 810 810 810 775
Total Price $30,525 $30,065 $30,870 $23,865
Total Invoice $28,954 $28,421 $29,041 $22,756

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,947
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuElantra
TrimEco2LTLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4148hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$30,525$30,065$30,870$23,865
Adjustments for Features-2,575-2,875-2,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,950$27,190$28,345$23,865
Cost Above Minimum$760$0$1,155$0
Total Invoice$28,954$28,421$29,041$22,756
Adjustments for Features-2,442-2,718-2,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,512$25,703$26,666$22,756
Cost Above Minimum$809$0$963$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2013201320132012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuElantra
TrimEco2LTLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Proximity key   $250
Remote start$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Forward collision warning $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire $150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,225$4,525$4,175$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,575$2,875$2,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,442-2,718-2,3750

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20132012
ModelMalibuElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in106.3 in
Length191.5 in178.3 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height57.6 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.2,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested76535%
Total Not Requested145065%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested49047%
Total Not Requested55053%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested105063%
Total Not Requested62537%

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