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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: $9,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,783

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $9,313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelElantraMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSELTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,570 $25,020 $30,920 $27,770
Base Invoice $15,909 $24,019 $29,683 $26,659
Sunroof 1,150      
Floor mats 85      
Bluetooth cell phone link 325      
Cargo mat 80 80   80
Leather seating surfaces 800      
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
Sunroof 1,047      
Floor mats 68      
Bluetooth cell phone link 292      
Cargo mat 64 73   73
Leather seating surfaces 728      
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) 2,440 3,520 1,270 5,210
Options (change) 2,199 3,202 1,156 4,739
Destination 675 875 875 875
Total Price $19,685 $29,415 $33,065 $33,855
Total Invoice $18,783 $28,096 $31,714 $32,273

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,723
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelElantraMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSELTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionM5T6T8CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-17245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$19,685$29,415$33,065$33,855
Adjustments for Features0-4,805-6,430-7,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,685$24,610$26,635$26,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,025$1,865
Total Invoice$18,783$28,096$31,714$32,273
Adjustments for Features0-4,590-6,167-7,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,783$23,506$25,547$25,238
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,041$1,732

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2008201620162016
ModelElantraMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSELTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
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
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
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
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
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
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 $0
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
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   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar 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 
Total Value of Features$1,550$6,355$7,980$8,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,805$6,430$7,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,590-6,167-7,035

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082016
ModelElantraMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in111.4 in
Length177.4 in193.8 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height58.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.8 ft3

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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 seats200Yes
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 Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
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 seats200Yes
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 Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
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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