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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: $25,135

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $4,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202016
ModelMalibuMalibuElantra
TrimLTPremierLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,670 $33,370 $21,700
Convenience and Technology Package 895    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150    
Cargo net 65 65 50
Door sill trim plates 85    
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     275
Ultimate Package     1,800
Floor mats     125
Remote start     350
Convenience and Technology Package 814    
Panoramic sunroof 1,047    
Cargo net 59 59 41
Door sill trim plates 77    
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     248
Ultimate Package     1,638
Floor mats     100
Remote start     316
Options (change) 2,195 2,335 2,600
Options (change) 1,997 2,125 2,343
Destination 925 925 835
Total Price $29,790 $36,630 $25,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Elantra Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,296
Model Year202020202016
ModelMalibuMalibuElantra
TrimLTPremierLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4250hp I4145hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$29,790$36,630$25,135
Adjustments for Features0-3,115-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,790$33,515$24,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,725$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year202020202016
ModelMalibuMalibuElantra
TrimLTPremierLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $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 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
Media drive, small  $5
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system $600$600
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$4,080$7,195$4,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,115$900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-259-857

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20202016
ModelMalibuElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in106.3 in
Length194.2 in179.1 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height57.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,127 lb.2,774 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 Legroom41.5 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 Volume15.7 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 start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%

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
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Pandora internet radio connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested162581%
Total Not Requested37519%

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