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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: $19,360

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $9,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,491

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $8,428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelElantraMalibu
TrimSELTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,570 $27,095
Base Invoice $15,909 $25,605
Sunroof 1,150 800
Floor mats 85  
Cargo mat 80  
Leather seating surfaces 800  
Sunroof 1,047 664
Floor mats 68  
Cargo mat 64  
Leather seating surfaces 728  
Options (change) 2,115 800
Options (change) 1,907 664
Destination 675 650
Total Price $19,360 $28,545
Total Invoice $18,491 $26,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,184
Model Year20082008
ModelElantraMalibu
TrimSELTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/50-18
Total Price$19,360$28,545
Adjustments for Features0-3,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,360$25,105
Total Invoice$18,491$26,919
Adjustments for Features0-3,244
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,491$23,675

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082008
ModelElantraMalibu
TrimSELTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$400$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,244

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082008
ModelElantraMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in112.3 in
Length177.4 in191.8 in
Width69.9 in70.3 in
Height58.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.1 ft3

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