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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: $22,105

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT   
Difference: $1,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,773

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT   
Difference: $1,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200620062006
ModelElementMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXMaxx LTMaxx LTZMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,935 $20,165 $23,465 $23,265
Base Invoice $21,344 $19,056 $22,175 $21,986
Side curtain airbags   690    
Rear spoiler   300    
Satellite radio   325 325 325
Side curtain airbags   573    
Rear spoiler   249    
Satellite radio   270 270 293
Options (change) 0 1,315 325 325
Options (change) 0 1,092 270 293
Destination 810 625 625 625
Total Price $23,745 $22,105 $24,415 $24,215
Total Invoice $22,154 $20,773 $23,070 $22,904

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,174
Model Year2011200620062006
ModelElementMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXMaxx LTMaxx LTZMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4144hp I4201hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionA5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16215/60-16225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$23,745$22,105$24,415$24,215
Adjustments for Features0-630-3,270-1,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,745$21,475$21,145$22,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0$1,090
Total Invoice$22,154$20,773$23,070$22,904
Adjustments for Features0-592-3,090-1,873
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,154$20,181$19,980$21,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$201$0$1,051

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2011200620062006
ModelElementMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXMaxx LTMaxx LTZMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Rollover sensor$50   
Stability control$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100$100$100
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Removable cooler console$175   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Interior air filter$0   
Intermittent wipers$0   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass  $0 
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50 
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat $150$150 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Removable second row seats$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,795$3,425$6,065$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$630$3,270$1,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-592-3,090-1,873

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112006
ModelElementMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in112.3 in
Length169.9 in187.8 in
Width71.6 in69.8 in
Height70.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.3,459 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft341.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear spoiler
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Rear wiper175Yes
Total Requested17547%
Total Not Requested20053%

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