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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: $17,730

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $5,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,981

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $4,671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072008
ModelElantraElantraMalibu Classic
TrimSELimitedLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,895 $16,895 $20,320
Base Invoice $15,271 $16,047 $19,304
Sunroof 1,150   800
Floor mats 85 85  
Sun and Sound Package   1,300  
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Satellite radio     200
Sunroof 1,047   664
Floor mats 63 63  
Sun and Sound Package   1,183  
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Satellite radio     166
Options (change) 1,235 1,385 2,045
Options (change) 1,110 1,246 1,698
Destination 600 600 650
Total Price $17,730 $18,880 $23,015
Total Invoice $16,981 $17,893 $21,652

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Elantra SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,026
Model Year200720072008
ModelElantraElantraMalibu Classic
TrimSELimitedLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6220, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/60-16
Total Price$17,730$18,880$23,015
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,730$17,730$22,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$16,981$17,893$21,652
Adjustments for Features0-1,090-823
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,981$16,803$20,829
Cost Above Minimum$178$0$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year200720072008
ModelElantraElantraMalibu Classic
TrimSELimitedLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player $50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Outside temperature display  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$1,025$2,175$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,090-823

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20072008
ModelElantraMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length177.4 in188.3 in
Width69.9 in69.9 in
Height58.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Unbranded, 220W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested16540%
Total Not Requested25060%

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