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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: $29,945

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $150

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,060

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelMalibuSanta Fe
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,880 $28,845
Base Invoice $25,402 $27,076
Sunroof 800  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   125
Bluetooth cell phone link   325
Sunroof 664  
3.6L V6 1,324  
Cargo net   41
Floor mats   100
Bluetooth cell phone link   292
Options (change) 2,395 500
Options (change) 1,988 433
Destination 670 750
Total Price $29,945 $30,095
Total Invoice $28,060 $28,259

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $505
Model Year20092009
ModelMalibuSanta Fe
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6242hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/60-18
Total Price$29,945$30,095
Adjustments for Features0-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,945$29,345
Total Invoice$28,060$28,259
Adjustments for Features0-704
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,060$27,555

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20092009
ModelMalibuSanta Fe
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,440$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-704

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20092009
ModelMalibuSanta Fe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in106.3 in
Length191.8 in184.1 in
Width70.3 in74.4 in
Height57.1 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,846 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in34.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.134.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.178.2 ft3

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