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Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,505

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $330

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,942

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200820082008
ModelElementElementMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXSCLTLTZHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,910 $22,695 $21,185 $27,095 $23,895
Base Invoice $19,347 $20,994 $20,020 $25,605 $22,581
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 595 595 650 650 650
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $21,505 $23,290 $21,835 $27,745 $23,245
Total Invoice $19,942 $21,589 $20,670 $26,255 $21,931

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $337
Model Year20072007200820082008
ModelElementElementMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXSCLTLTZHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4169hp I4252hp V6164hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M5A4T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 6210, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18225/50-17225/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$21,505$23,290$21,835$27,745$23,245
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,125-4,910-1,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,505$23,065$20,710$22,835$21,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$2,125$860
Total Invoice$19,942$21,589$20,670$26,255$21,931
Adjustments for Features0-209-1,065-4,646-1,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,942$21,380$19,605$21,609$20,351
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,438$0$2,004$746

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072007200820082008
ModelElementElementMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXSCLTLTZHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
4-speed automatic  $800 $800
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Remote start   $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40 
Cargo net   $40 
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter $150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Interior air filter$0$0   
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325 
CD player$125$125$125 $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass   $0 
Fog lights   $125 
Heated mirrors   $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50 
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats   $200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
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 
Power recliner, driver seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Removable second row seats$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$1,345$1,570$2,470$6,255$3,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,125$4,910$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-209-1,065-4,646-1,580

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072008
ModelElementMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in112.3 in
Length169.3 in191.8 in
Width71.5 in70.3 in
Height70.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft315.1 ft3

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