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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: $8,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,304

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $8,404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182010
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuElantra
TrimLTPremierHybridSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,125 $30,975 $27,875 $17,845
Base Invoice $24,120 $29,736 $26,760 $17,113
Sun and Wheels Package 1,300 2,270    
Leather Package 1,395      
Convenience and Technology Package 895      
Cargo mat 80   80 80
Sunroof       1,150
Floor mats       85
Bluetooth cell phone link       325
Sun and Wheels Package 1,183 2,066    
Leather Package 1,269      
Convenience and Technology Package 814      
Cargo mat 73   73 64
Sunroof       1,047
Floor mats       68
Bluetooth cell phone link       292
Options (change) 3,670 2,270 80 1,640
Options (change) 3,339 2,066 73 1,471
Destination 875 875 875 720
Total Price $29,670 $34,120 $28,830 $20,205
Total Invoice $28,334 $32,677 $27,708 $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: $4,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,370
Model Year2018201820182010
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuElantra
TrimLTPremierHybridSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H138hp I4
TransmissionT6T9CVTA4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$29,670$34,120$28,830$20,205
Adjustments for Features-4,880-6,605-1,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,790$27,515$27,200$20,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,725$2,410$0
Total Invoice$28,334$32,677$27,708$19,304
Adjustments for Features-4,660-6,326-1,5670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,674$26,351$26,141$19,304
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,677$2,467$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2018201820182010
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuElantra
TrimLTPremierHybridSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
CVT  $1000 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$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$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system $600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25 $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Total Value of Features$7,580$9,305$4,330$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,880$6,605$1,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,660-6,326-1,5670

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20182010
ModelMalibuElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in104.3 in
Length193.8 in177.4 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height57.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

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

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