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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: $23,865

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $6,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,756

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $5,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelElantraMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,595 $24,985 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $19,727 $23,860 $23,769 $25,859
Technology Package 2,100      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250      
Floor mats 95      
Cargo net 50      
Leather Package   1,000 1,000  
Premium Audio Package   1,610    
Navigation system   1,120 795 795
Sunroof   1,000 1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,175 1,900
Forward collision warning     395  
Technology Package 1,911      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226      
Floor mats 76      
Cargo net 41      
Leather Package   880 880  
Premium Audio Package   1,538    
Navigation system   986 700 700
Sunroof   880 880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,034 1,672
Forward collision warning     348  
Options (change) 2,495 4,730 4,365 2,695
Options (change) 2,254 4,284 3,842 2,372
Destination 775 810 810 810
Total Price $23,865 $30,525 $30,065 $30,870
Total Invoice $22,756 $28,954 $28,421 $29,041

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,947
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelElantraMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$23,865$30,525$30,065$30,870
Adjustments for Features0-2,575-2,875-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,865$27,950$27,190$28,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$760$0$1,155
Total Invoice$22,756$28,954$28,421$29,041
Adjustments for Features0-2,442-2,718-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,756$26,512$25,703$26,666
Cost Above Minimum$0$809$0$963

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2012201320132013
ModelElantraMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Proximity key$250   
Remote start $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200 
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated second row seats$200   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
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 recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,650$4,225$4,525$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,575$2,875$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,442-2,718-2,375

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122013
ModelElantraMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.8 in
Length178.3 in191.5 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height56.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,662 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested105063%
Total Not Requested62537%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested76535%
Total Not Requested145065%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested49047%
Total Not Requested55053%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%

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