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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: $24,735

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $5,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,559

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $5,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182013
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuElantra
TrimLTPremierHybridLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,125 $30,975 $27,875 $21,115
Base Invoice $24,120 $29,736 $26,760 $20,218
Convenience and Technology Package 895   895  
Leather Package 1,395   1,395  
Sun and Wheels Package 1,300 2,270    
Navigation system 495   495  
Cargo net 65 65 65 50
Cargo mat 80   80 80
Driver Confidence Package     1,195  
Panoramic sunroof     1,150  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       250
Technology Package       2,350
Floor mats       95
Convenience and Technology Package 814   814  
Leather Package 1,269   1,269  
Sun and Wheels Package 1,183 2,066    
Navigation system 450   450  
Cargo net 59 59 59 41
Cargo mat 73   73 64
Driver Confidence Package     1,087  
Panoramic sunroof     1,047  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       226
Technology Package       2,139
Floor mats       76
Options (change) 4,230 2,335 5,275 2,825
Options (change) 3,848 2,125 4,799 2,546
Destination 875 875 875 795
Total Price $30,230 $34,185 $34,025 $24,735
Total Invoice $28,843 $32,736 $32,434 $23,559

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,490
Model Year2018201820182013
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuElantra
TrimLTPremierHybridLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H148hp I4
TransmissionT6T9CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$30,230$34,185$34,025$24,735
Adjustments for Features-1,880-2,930-3,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,350$31,255$30,245$24,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,905$1,895$0
Total Invoice$28,843$32,736$32,434$23,559
Adjustments for Features-1,794-2,806-3,6030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,049$29,930$28,831$23,559
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,881$1,782$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2018201820182013
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuElantra
TrimLTPremierHybridLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
CVT  $1000 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Following distance indicator  $25 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Pedestrian detection  $50 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150   
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration   $50
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$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 
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
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 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated second row seats   $200
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Total Value of Features$4,880$5,930$6,780$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,880$2,930$3,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,794-2,806-3,6030

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20182013
ModelMalibuElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in106.3 in
Length193.8 in178.3 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height57.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.2,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested162579%
Total Not Requested42521%

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