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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: $29,390

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $1,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,608

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $1,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelMalibuSanta Fe
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $28,220
Base Invoice $27,027 $26,495
3.6L V6 1,600  
Floor mats   120
Bluetooth cell phone link   325
3.6L V6 1,512  
Floor mats   96
Bluetooth cell phone link   292
Options (change) 1,600 445
Options (change) 1,512 388
Destination 760 725
Total Price $30,960 $29,390
Total Invoice $29,299 $27,608

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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: $2,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,489
Model Year20122008
ModelMalibuSanta Fe
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6242hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/60-18
Total Price$30,960$29,390
Adjustments for Features0-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,960$28,540
Total Invoice$29,299$27,608
Adjustments for Features0-798
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,299$26,810

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20122008
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 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener $100
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 rails $250
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
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,590$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-798

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20122008
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 Weight3,645 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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