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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: $6,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,820

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $5,973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelElantraMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,595 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $19,727 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Technology Package 2,100      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250      
Floor mats 95      
Cargo net 50 60 60 60
Cargo mat 80 80   80
Convenience and Technology Package   995   995
Leather Package   1,395   1,395
Panoramic sunroof   1,150   1,150
Navigation system   495   495
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270  
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Technology Package 1,911      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226      
Floor mats 76      
Cargo net 41 55 55 55
Cargo mat 64 73   73
Convenience and Technology Package   905   905
Leather Package   1,269   1,269
Panoramic sunroof   1,046   1,046
Navigation system   450   450
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066  
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Options (change) 2,575 4,175 2,330 5,370
Options (change) 2,318 3,798 2,121 4,885
Destination 775 875 875 875
Total Price $23,945 $30,175 $34,180 $34,120
Total Invoice $22,820 $28,793 $32,732 $32,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,392
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelElantraMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T9CVT
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)215/45-17225/55-17245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$23,945$30,175$34,180$34,120
Adjustments for Features0-2,705-3,755-4,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,945$27,470$30,425$29,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,955$2,045
Total Invoice$22,820$28,793$32,732$32,520
Adjustments for Features0-2,581-3,596-4,389
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,820$26,212$29,136$28,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,924$1,919

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2012201720172017
ModelElantraMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
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
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire $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
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
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
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated second row seats$200   
Manual height 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$2,675$5,380$6,430$7,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,705$3,755$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,581-3,596-4,389

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122017
ModelElantraMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.4 in
Length178.3 in193.8 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height56.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,662 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
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 Requested130078%
Total Not Requested37522%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
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%
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%

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