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Hyundai Elantra Touring vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Elantra Touring vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,740

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $8,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,871

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $8,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelElantra TouringMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSELTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,495 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $18,687 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Floor mats 95      
Bluetooth cell phone link 325      
Cargo net 50 65 65 65
Leather Package   1,395   1,395
Convenience and Technology Package   895   895
Sun and Wheels Package   1,300 2,270  
Navigation system       495
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Panoramic sunroof       1,150
Floor mats 76      
Bluetooth cell phone link 292      
Cargo net 41 59 59 59
Leather Package   1,269   1,269
Convenience and Technology Package   814   814
Sun and Wheels Package   1,183 2,066  
Navigation system       450
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Panoramic sunroof       1,047
Options (change) 470 3,655 2,335 5,195
Options (change) 409 3,325 2,125 4,726
Destination 775 875 875 875
Total Price $20,740 $29,655 $34,185 $33,945
Total Invoice $19,871 $28,320 $32,736 $32,361

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra Touring vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Touring SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,457
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelElantra TouringMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSELTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionM5T6T9CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$20,740$29,655$34,185$33,945
Adjustments for Features0-4,180-5,945-6,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,740$25,475$28,240$27,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,765$1,715
Total Invoice$19,871$28,320$32,736$32,361
Adjustments for Features0-3,992-5,693-6,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,871$24,328$27,043$25,921
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,715$1,593

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra Touring vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelElantra TouringMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSELTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
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 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
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
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
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
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
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
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
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
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0   
Total Value of Features$2,100$6,280$8,045$8,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,180$5,945$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,992-5,693-6,440

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra Touring vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122018
ModelElantra TouringMalibu
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.4 in
Length176.2 in193.8 in
Width69.5 in73.0 in
Height59.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,938 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.3 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.3 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
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%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%

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