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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: $19,305

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $3,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,462

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $2,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelElantraMalibu Classic
TrimSELT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,020 $20,320
Base Invoice $16,334 $19,304
Sunroof 1,150 800
Floor mats 85  
Rear spoiler 375 175
Front Seating Package   450
Satellite radio   200
Sunroof 1,047 664
Floor mats 68  
Rear spoiler 338 145
Front Seating Package   374
Satellite radio   166
Options (change) 1,610 1,625
Options (change) 1,453 1,349
Destination 675 650
Total Price $19,305 $22,595
Total Invoice $18,462 $21,303

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,975
Model Year20092008
ModelElantraMalibu Classic
TrimSELT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionM5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/60-16
Total Price$19,305$22,595
Adjustments for Features-1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,165$22,595
Total Invoice$18,462$21,303
Adjustments for Features-1340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,328$21,303

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20092008
ModelElantraMalibu Classic
TrimSELT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display $50
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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 
Total Value of Features$1,600$1,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1340

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20092008
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
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%

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