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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: $19,685

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $9,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,783

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $8,619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelElantraMalibu
TrimSELTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,570 $27,165
Base Invoice $15,909 $25,806
Sunroof 1,150 850
Floor mats 85  
Bluetooth cell phone link 325  
Cargo mat 80  
Leather seating surfaces 800  
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof 1,047 748
Floor mats 68  
Bluetooth cell phone link 292  
Cargo mat 64  
Leather seating surfaces 728  
Temporary spare tire   88
Options (change) 2,440 950
Options (change) 2,199 836
Destination 675 760
Total Price $19,685 $28,875
Total Invoice $18,783 $27,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,582
Model Year20082011
ModelElantraMalibu
TrimSELTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/50-18
Total Price$19,685$28,875
Adjustments for Features0-3,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,685$25,675
Total Invoice$18,783$27,402
Adjustments for Features0-3,037
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,783$24,365

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082011
ModelElantraMalibu
TrimSELTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cargo Management 
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$325$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,037

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082011
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.3,416 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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