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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: $21,120

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $7,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,239

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $6,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelElantraMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,195 $27,095
Base Invoice $19,349 $25,605
Floor mats 95  
Cargo mat 80  
Sunroof   800
Floor mats 76  
Cargo mat 64  
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 175 800
Options (change) 140 664
Destination 750 650
Total Price $21,120 $28,545
Total Invoice $20,239 $26,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,662
Model Year20112008
ModelElantraMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/38 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/50-18
Total Price$21,120$28,545
Adjustments for Features0-2,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,120$26,405
Total Invoice$20,239$26,919
Adjustments for Features0-2,018
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,239$24,901

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112008
ModelElantraMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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 
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
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 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$1,825$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,018

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112008
ModelElantraMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.3 in
Length178.3 in191.8 in
Width69.9 in70.3 in
Height56.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,701 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.1 ft3

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