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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: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018201820182018
ModelElementElementMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXSCLSLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $23,225 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $22,296 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 670 670 875 875 875 875
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $24,100 $26,000 $31,850 $28,750
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $23,171 $24,995 $30,611 $27,635

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $143
Model Year200820082018201820182018
ModelElementElementMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXSCLSLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4163hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M5T6T6T9CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18205/65-16225/55-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$21,660$23,445$24,100$26,000$31,850$28,750
Adjustments for Features0-225-2,930-3,960-7,800-4,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$21,170$22,040$24,050$24,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$870$2,880$3,495
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$23,171$24,995$30,611$27,635
Adjustments for Features0-210-2,817-3,807-7,497-3,927
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$20,354$21,188$23,114$23,708
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0$834$2,760$3,354

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820082018201820182018
ModelElementElementMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXSCLSLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400 
CVT     $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100 
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote start    $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Safety key  $5$5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40 
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter $150    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Intermittent wipers$0$0    
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD player$125$125    
MP3-compatible player$50$50    
Navigation system    $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25 $25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station    $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback     $100
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300 
Door sill trim plates    $100 
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75
Heated front seats    $200 
Leather seating surfaces    $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Memory system, driver seat    $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100 
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Total Value of Features$1,595$1,820$4,525$5,555$9,395$5,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$2,930$3,960$7,800$4,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-2,817-3,807-7,497-3,927

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082018
ModelElementMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in111.4 in
Length169.3 in193.8 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in
Height70.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft315.8 ft3

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