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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: $20,060

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $10,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,121

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $9,539

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152008
ModelMalibuMalibuElantra
Trim2LTLTZSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $16,570
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $15,909
Leather Package 1,250    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125 1,850  
Cargo mat 80 80 80
Rear spoiler 400 400 375
Sunroof 1,000   1,150
Floor mats     85
Bluetooth cell phone link     325
Leather seating surfaces     800
Leather Package 1,100    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990 1,628  
Cargo mat 70 70 64
Rear spoiler 352 352 338
Sunroof 880   1,047
Floor mats     68
Bluetooth cell phone link     292
Leather seating surfaces     728
Options (change) 3,855 2,330 2,815
Options (change) 3,392 2,050 2,537
Destination 825 825 675
Total Price $30,275 $31,475 $20,060
Total Invoice $28,660 $29,637 $19,121

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,934
Model Year201520152008
ModelMalibuMalibuElantra
Trim2LTLTZSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine196hp I4196hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16205/55-16
Total Price$30,275$31,475$20,060
Adjustments for Features-4,865-4,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,410$26,560$20,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$28,660$29,637$19,121
Adjustments for Features-4,605-4,6280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,055$25,009$19,121
Cost Above Minimum$0$954$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year201520152008
ModelMalibuMalibuElantra
Trim2LTLTZSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,965$5,015$100
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,865$4,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,605-4,6280

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20152008
ModelMalibuElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in104.3 in
Length191.5 in177.4 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height57.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

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%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1040100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

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

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