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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: $26,410

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $10,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212018
ModelMalibuElantra
TrimPremierSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,500 $21,800
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 65 50
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 250
Premium Package   2,250
Floor mats   125
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo net 59 41
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 226
Premium Package   2,048
Floor mats   100
7-speed automated manual   1,034
Options (change) 2,730 3,775
Options (change) 2,484 3,449
Destination 995 835
Total Price $37,225 $26,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Elantra Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,867
Model Year20212018
ModelMalibuElantra
TrimPremierSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT9S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$37,225$26,410
Adjustments for Features-1,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,555$26,410

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20212018
ModelMalibuElantra
TrimPremierSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
HD radio $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,420$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1560

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20212018
ModelMalibuElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in106.3 in
Length194.2 in179.9 in
Width73.0 in70.9 in
Height57.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,223 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft314.4 ft3

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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 Sport

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote climate control25No
Remote start via app75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested160078%
Total Not Requested45022%

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