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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: $22,275

Chevrolet Malibu LS   
Difference: $1,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,087

Chevrolet Malibu LS   
Difference: $1,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009200920092009
ModelElementMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXLSLT2LTLTZHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,935 $21,605 $22,505 $24,705 $26,880 $25,555
Base Invoice $21,344 $20,417 $21,267 $23,346 $25,402 $24,149
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 810 670 670 670 670 670
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $23,745 $22,275 $23,175 $25,375 $27,550 $24,925
Total Invoice $22,154 $21,087 $21,937 $24,016 $26,072 $23,519

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $834
Model Year201120092009200920092009
ModelElementMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXLSLT2LTLTZHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4164hp I4 H
TransmissionA5A4A4T6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6210, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$23,745$22,275$23,175$25,375$27,550$24,925
Adjustments for Features-2500-225-2,555-4,110-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,495$22,275$22,950$22,820$23,440$24,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$675$545$1,165$1,875
Total Invoice$22,154$21,087$21,937$24,016$26,072$23,519
Adjustments for Features-2330-213-2,418-3,890-731
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,921$21,087$21,724$21,598$22,182$22,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$637$511$1,095$1,701

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120092009200920092009
ModelElementMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimEXLSLT2LTLTZHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900     
4-speed automatic $800$800  $800
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Remote start   $150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Rollover sensor$50     
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40 
Cargo net    $40 
Console with shifter $150$150$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
Interior air filter$0     
Intermittent wipers$0     
Rear wiper$175     
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50     
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325 
CD player$125$125$125$125 $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Compass   $0$0 
Fog lights    $125 
Heated mirrors    $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Floor mats  $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats   $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces    $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100 
Power recliner, driver seat    $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100 
Removable second row seats$0     
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels $100    
Chrome-clad steel wheels  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,820$2,570$2,795$5,125$6,680$3,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$0$225$2,555$4,110$775
Value of Feature Adjustments-2330-213-2,418-3,890-731

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112009
ModelElementMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in112.3 in
Length169.9 in191.8 in
Width71.6 in70.3 in
Height70.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,516 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
25.1 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft315.1 ft3

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