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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: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $745

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $911

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelMalibuSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimLTZSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $30,400 $34,500
Base Invoice $27,027 $28,960 $32,465
3.6L V6 1,600    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   275  
Floor mats   135 135
3.6L V6 1,512    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   248  
Floor mats   107 107
Options (change) 1,600 410 135
Options (change) 1,512 355 107
Destination 760 895 895
Total Price $30,960 $31,705 $35,530
Total Invoice $29,299 $30,210 $33,467

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4
Model Year201220162016
ModelMalibuSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimLTZSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/60-18235/55-19
Total Price$30,960$31,705$35,530
Adjustments for Features0-960-3,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,960$30,745$31,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,175
Total Invoice$29,299$30,210$33,467
Adjustments for Features0-915-3,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,299$29,295$30,067
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$772

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year201220162016
ModelMalibuSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimLTZSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Sunshades, second row  $125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Stain-resistant fabric $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,815$5,775$8,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$960$3,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-915-3,400

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20122016
ModelMalibuSanta Fe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in110.2 in
Length191.8 in193.1 in
Width70.3 in74.2 in
Height57.1 in66.5 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in41.3 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 in31.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.140.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.180.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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