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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: $23,945

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $6,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,820

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $5,924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelElantraMalibuMalibu
TrimLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,595 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $19,727 $24,443 $26,762
Technology Package 2,100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250    
Cargo mat 80 80 80
Floor mats 95    
Cargo net 50    
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,125 1,850
Leather Package   1,250  
Navigation system   495 495
Sunroof   1,000  
Technology Package 1,911    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226    
Cargo mat 64 70 70
Floor mats 76    
Cargo net 41    
Electronics and Entertainment Package   990 1,628
Leather Package   1,100  
Navigation system   436 436
Sunroof   880  
Options (change) 2,575 3,950 2,425
Options (change) 2,318 3,476 2,134
Destination 775 825 825
Total Price $23,945 $30,370 $31,570
Total Invoice $22,820 $28,744 $29,721

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,345
Model Year201220152015
ModelElantraMalibuMalibu
TrimLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$23,945$30,370$31,570
Adjustments for Features0-2,725-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,945$27,645$28,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$22,820$28,744$29,721
Adjustments for Features0-2,579-2,612
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,820$26,165$27,109
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$944

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201220152015
ModelElantraMalibuMalibu
TrimLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,625$4,350$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,725$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,579-2,612

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122015
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 2LT

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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