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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: $20,235

Hyundai Tucson GLS   
Difference: $8,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,473

Hyundai Tucson GLS   
Difference: $8,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelMalibuMalibuTucson
Trim2LTLTZGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,300 $28,600 $18,995
Base Invoice $24,985 $27,027 $18,296
3LT Equipment Group 2,000    
3.6L V6   1,600  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     250
Cargo mat     95
Floor mats     100
3LT Equipment Group 1,900    
3.6L V6   1,512  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     226
Cargo mat     76
Floor mats     80
Options (change) 2,000 1,600 445
Options (change) 1,900 1,512 382
Destination 760 760 795
Total Price $29,060 $30,960 $20,235
Total Invoice $27,645 $29,299 $19,473

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Tucson

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Tucson GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,853
Model Year201220122010
ModelMalibuMalibuTucson
Trim2LTLTZGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6252hp V6176hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18225/60-17
Total Price$29,060$30,960$20,235
Adjustments for Features-3,405-5,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,655$25,705$20,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$27,645$29,299$19,473
Adjustments for Features-3,239-4,9730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,406$24,326$19,473
Cost Above Minimum$80$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year201220122010
ModelMalibuMalibuTucson
Trim2LTLTZGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Cruise control$150$150 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Hill descent control  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,800$6,650$1,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,405$5,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,239-4,9730

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20122010
ModelMalibuTucson
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in103.9 in
Length191.8 in173.2 in
Width70.3 in71.7 in
Height57.1 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft325.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.155.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested104062%
Total Not Requested65038%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Tucson GLS

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

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