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

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,015

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $5,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,888

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $5,875

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelElantraElantraMalibu Classic
TrimGLSLimitedLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,865 $15,715 $20,320
Base Invoice $12,964 $14,537 $19,304
Package 2 1,100 1,100  
Floor mats 80 80  
Rear spoiler 400   175
Sunroof     800
Package 2 1,023 1,023  
Floor mats 59 59  
Rear spoiler 272   145
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 1,580 1,180 975
Options (change) 1,354 1,082 809
Destination 570 570 650
Total Price $16,015 $17,465 $21,945
Total Invoice $14,888 $16,189 $20,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,502
Model Year200620062008
ModelElantraElantraMalibu Classic
TrimGLSLimitedLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionM5A4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15195/60-15215/60-16
Total Price$16,015$17,465$21,945
Adjustments for Features0-1,775-1,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,015$15,690$20,130
Cost Above Minimum$325$0$0
Total Invoice$14,888$16,189$20,763
Adjustments for Features0-1,645-1,717
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,888$14,544$19,046
Cost Above Minimum$344$0$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year200620062008
ModelElantraElantraMalibu Classic
TrimGLSLimitedLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
4-speed automatic $800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Front side airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Total Value of Features$860$2,635$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,775$1,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,645-1,717

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20062008
ModelElantraMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.7 in106.3 in
Length178.1 in188.3 in
Width67.9 in69.9 in
Height56.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,785 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GLS

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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