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Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,650

Honda Element LX   
Difference: $1,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,347

Honda Element LX   
Difference: $1,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelElementElementElementMalibu Classic
TrimLXEXSCLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,980 $20,990 $22,775 $20,320
Base Invoice $17,677 $19,541 $21,197 $19,304
Satellite radio       200
Satellite radio       166
Options (change) 0 0 0 200
Options (change) 0 0 0 166
Destination 670 670 670 650
Total Price $19,650 $21,660 $23,445 $21,170
Total Invoice $18,347 $20,211 $21,867 $20,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $789
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelElementElementElementMalibu Classic
TrimLXEXSCLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4166hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionM5M5M5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4270, 7270, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16215/70-16225/55-18215/60-16
Total Price$19,650$21,660$23,445$21,170
Adjustments for Features0-920-1,145-1,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,650$20,740$22,300$20,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,090$2,650$0
Total Invoice$18,347$20,211$21,867$20,120
Adjustments for Features0-858-1,068-984
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,347$19,353$20,799$19,136
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,006$2,452$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelElementElementElementMalibu Classic
TrimLXEXSCLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers$0$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50 
MP3-compatible player $50$50 
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Outside temperature display   $50
Trip computer   $150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Floor mats  $75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Removable second row seats$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,775$2,695$2,920$2,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$920$1,145$1,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-858-1,068-984

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20082008
ModelElementMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in106.3 in
Length169.3 in188.3 in
Width71.5 in69.9 in
Height70.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft315.4 ft3

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