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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: $30,065

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $895

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,265

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $1,034

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelMalibuSanta Fe
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $27,195
Base Invoice $27,027 $25,556
3.6L V6 1,600  
3.5L V6   1,950
Floor mats   125
3.6L V6 1,512  
3.5L V6   1,814
Floor mats   100
Options (change) 1,600 2,075
Options (change) 1,512 1,914
Destination 760 795
Total Price $30,960 $30,065
Total Invoice $29,299 $28,265

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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: $1,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,031
Model Year20122011
ModelMalibuSanta Fe
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/60-18
Total Price$30,960$30,065
Adjustments for Features0-1,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,960$29,005
Total Invoice$29,299$28,265
Adjustments for Features0-997
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,299$27,268

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20122011
ModelMalibuSanta Fe
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
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$2,315$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-997

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20122011
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.3,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.0 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
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft334.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.178.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested110090%
Total Not Requested12510%

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