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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: $11,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,277

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $11,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelElantraMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,715 $25,020 $30,920 $27,770
Base Invoice $14,537 $24,019 $29,683 $26,659
Package 2 1,100      
Floor mats 80      
Cargo net 40 60 60 60
Cargo mat 70 80   80
Leather Package   1,395   1,395
Convenience and Technology Package   895   895
Panoramic sunroof   1,150 1,270 1,150
Navigation system       495
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Package 2 1,023      
Floor mats 59      
Cargo net 35 55 55 55
Cargo mat 53 73   73
Leather Package   1,269   1,269
Convenience and Technology Package   814   814
Panoramic sunroof   1,046 1,156 1,046
Navigation system       450
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Options (change) 1,290 3,580 1,330 5,270
Options (change) 1,170 3,257 1,211 4,794
Destination 570 875 875 875
Total Price $17,575 $29,475 $33,125 $33,915
Total Invoice $16,277 $28,151 $31,769 $32,328

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,967
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelElantraMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionA4T6T8CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15225/55-17245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$17,575$29,475$33,125$33,915
Adjustments for Features0-6,185-7,860-8,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,575$23,290$25,265$25,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,975$1,715
Total Invoice$16,277$28,151$31,769$32,328
Adjustments for Features0-5,907-7,538-8,493
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,277$22,244$24,231$23,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,987$1,591

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2006201620162016
ModelElantraMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
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
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
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
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
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   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual tilt 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Total Value of Features$2,445$8,630$10,305$11,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,185$7,860$8,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,907-7,538-8,493

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062016
ModelElantraMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.7 in111.4 in
Length178.1 in193.8 in
Width67.9 in73.0 in
Height56.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,785 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.8 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 LT

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
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 Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested48076%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

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 seats200No
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 Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, 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
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested48076%

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