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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: $20,175

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $2,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,286

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $1,678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200620062006
ModelElantraMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSELTLTZSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,845 $17,865 $23,065 $22,865
Base Invoice $17,113 $16,883 $21,797 $21,608
Sunroof 1,150 800 800 800
Rear spoiler 375 175    
Floor mats 85      
Luxury and Convenience Package   995    
1LT Equipment Group   640    
Side curtain airbags   690    
Antilock brakes (ABS)   465    
Satellite radio   325 325 325
Sunroof 1,047 664 664 664
Rear spoiler 338 145    
Floor mats 68      
Luxury and Convenience Package   826    
1LT Equipment Group   592    
Side curtain airbags   573    
Antilock brakes (ABS)   386    
Satellite radio   270 270 270
Options (change) 1,610 4,090 1,125 1,125
Options (change) 1,453 3,456 934 934
Destination 720 625 625 625
Total Price $20,175 $22,580 $24,815 $24,615
Total Invoice $19,286 $20,964 $23,356 $23,167

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,664
Model Year2010200620062006
ModelElantraMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSELTLTZSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4144hp I4201hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionA4T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/60-16225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$20,175$22,580$24,815$24,615
Adjustments for Features0-15-1,915-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,175$22,565$22,900$23,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$335$1,425
Total Invoice$19,286$20,964$23,356$23,167
Adjustments for Features0-14-1,802-588
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,286$20,950$21,554$22,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$604$1,629

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2010200620062006
ModelElantraMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSELTLTZSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote start $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Stability control$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Interior air filter$0   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0 
Heated mirrors$25 $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding passenger seat $150$150 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Chrome-clad steel wheels $0  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,175$2,190$4,090$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$15$1,915$625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-14-1,802-588

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102006
ModelElantraMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length177.4 in188.3 in
Width69.9 in69.9 in
Height58.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Chrome-clad steel wheels0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested36551%
Total Not Requested35049%
1LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%

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