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Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,575

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $12,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,277

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $12,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelElantraMalibuMalibu
TrimLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,715 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $14,537 $24,443 $26,762
Package 2 1,100    
Cargo mat 70 80 80
Floor mats 80    
Cargo net 40    
Leather Package   1,250  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,125 1,850
Sunroof   1,000  
Package 2 1,023    
Cargo mat 53 70 70
Floor mats 59    
Cargo net 35    
Leather Package   1,100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   990 1,628
Sunroof   880  
Options (change) 1,290 3,455 1,930
Options (change) 1,170 3,040 1,698
Destination 570 825 825
Total Price $17,575 $29,875 $31,075
Total Invoice $16,277 $28,308 $29,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,151
Model Year200620152015
ModelElantraMalibuMalibu
TrimLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$17,575$29,875$31,075
Adjustments for Features0-6,205-6,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,575$23,670$24,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,250
Total Invoice$16,277$28,308$29,285
Adjustments for Features0-5,880-5,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,277$22,428$23,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,057

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200620152015
ModelElantraMalibuMalibu
TrimLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$1,195$7,400$7,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,205$6,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,880-5,800

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062015
ModelElantraMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.7 in107.8 in
Length178.1 in191.5 in
Width67.9 in73.0 in
Height56.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,785 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested11511%
Total Not Requested92589%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

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