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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,515

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $5,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,855

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $5,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimPremierSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $38,850 $39,550
Base Invoice $29,736 $36,894 $37,156
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
Driver Confidence Package 1,195    
Driver Confidence Package II 995    
Cargo net 65 50 50
All-weather floor mats 140 155 155
Tech Package   2,100 2,100
Floor mats   150 150
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066    
Driver Confidence Package 1,087    
Driver Confidence Package II 905    
Cargo net 59 41 41
All-weather floor mats 127 124 124
Tech Package   1,911 1,911
Floor mats   121 121
Options (change) 4,665 2,455 2,455
Options (change) 4,244 2,197 2,197
Destination 875 950 950
Total Price $36,515 $42,255 $42,955
Total Invoice $34,855 $40,041 $40,303

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,841
Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimPremierSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT9T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$36,515$42,255$42,955
Adjustments for Features0-3,530-3,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,515$38,725$39,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$700
Total Invoice$34,855$40,041$40,303
Adjustments for Features0-3,345-3,312
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,855$36,696$36,991
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$295

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimPremierSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Following distance indicator$25  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$4,195$7,725$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,530$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,345-3,312

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuSanta Fe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in110.2 in
Length193.8 in193.1 in
Width73.0 in74.2 in
Height57.7 in66.5 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.4,026 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in40.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.840.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.880.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested140079%
Total Not Requested37521%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested175073%
Total Not Requested65027%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Ultimate

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested175073%
Total Not Requested65027%

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