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

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Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,020

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,470

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $3,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelElementMalibu LimitedMalibu LimitedMalibu Limited
TrimEXLSLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,625 $22,565 $23,835 $28,420
Base Invoice $18,137 $21,775 $22,762 $26,857
4-speed automatic 800      
4-speed automatic 738      
Options (change) 800 0 0 0
Options (change) 738 0 0 0
Destination 595 875 875 875
Total Price $21,020 $23,440 $24,710 $29,295
Total Invoice $19,470 $22,650 $23,637 $27,732

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $421
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelElementMalibu LimitedMalibu LimitedMalibu Limited
TrimEXLSLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4202hp I4202hp I4202hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/26 MPG24/34 MPG24/34 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$21,020$23,440$24,710$29,295
Adjustments for Features0-2,855-3,305-6,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,020$20,585$21,405$23,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$820$2,440
Total Invoice$19,470$22,650$23,637$27,732
Adjustments for Features0-2,759-3,161-5,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,470$19,891$20,476$21,797
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$585$1,906

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year2006201620162016
ModelElementMalibu LimitedMalibu LimitedMalibu Limited
TrimEXLSLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats  $75$75
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Removable second row seats$0   
Total Value of Features$1,820$4,675$5,125$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,855$3,305$6,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,759-3,161-5,935

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20062016
ModelElementMalibu Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in107.8 in
Length169.3 in191.5 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in
Height70.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,393 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft316.3 ft3

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