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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Tucson Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Tucson Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,795

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $3,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,461

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $3,458

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelMalibuTucson
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,095 $22,670
Base Invoice $25,605 $21,447
Sunroof 800  
2.7L V6   1,250
Floor mats   150
Sunroof 664  
2.7L V6   1,168
Floor mats   121
Options (change) 800 1,400
Options (change) 664 1,289
Destination 650 725
Total Price $28,545 $24,795
Total Invoice $26,919 $23,461

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Tucson

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Tucson Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,869
Model Year20082009
ModelMalibuTucson
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6173hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/60-16
Total Price$28,545$24,795
Adjustments for Features-6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,920$24,795
Total Invoice$26,919$23,461
Adjustments for Features-5890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,330$23,461

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20082009
ModelMalibuTucson
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Skid plate (one) $50
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt 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$3,665$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5890

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20082009
ModelMalibuTucson
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in103.5 in
Length191.8 in170.3 in
Width70.3 in70.7 in
Height57.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,241 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.165.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Tucson Limited

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
173 hp@6000
178 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
173 hp@6000
178 lb-ft@4000
1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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