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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: $25,045

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $3,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,354

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $4,174

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201820182018
ModelElementMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,635 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $21,067 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Navigation system 1,700 495   495
Leather Package   1,395   1,395
Convenience and Technology Package   895   895
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Navigation system 1,577 450   450
Leather Package   1,269   1,269
Convenience and Technology Package   814   814
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Options (change) 1,700 2,785 0 3,980
Options (change) 1,577 2,533 0 3,620
Destination 710 875 875 875
Total Price $25,045 $28,785 $31,850 $32,730
Total Invoice $23,354 $27,528 $30,611 $31,255

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20
Model Year2010201820182018
ModelElementMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionA5T6T9CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$25,045$28,785$31,850$32,730
Adjustments for Features0-4,385-5,475-6,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,045$24,400$26,375$26,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,975$2,045
Total Invoice$23,354$27,528$30,611$31,255
Adjustments for Features0-4,194-5,262-6,002
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,354$23,334$25,349$25,253
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,015$1,919

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2010201820182018
ModelElementMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Removable cooler console$175   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 $0
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
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0   
Total Value of Features$2,595$6,980$8,070$8,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,385$5,475$6,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,194-5,262-6,002

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102018
ModelElementMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in111.4 in
Length169.9 in193.8 in
Width71.6 in73.0 in
Height70.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,516 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
25.1 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested625100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested625100%

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