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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: $22,385

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $7,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,420

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $6,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelElantraMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,115 $26,880
Base Invoice $20,218 $25,402
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Floor mats 95  
Cargo net 50  
Cargo mat 80  
Sunroof   800
3.6L V6   1,595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226  
Floor mats 76  
Cargo net 41  
Cargo mat 64  
Sunroof   664
3.6L V6   1,324
Options (change) 475 2,395
Options (change) 407 1,988
Destination 795 670
Total Price $22,385 $29,945
Total Invoice $21,420 $28,060

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,258
Model Year20132009
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$22,385$29,945
Adjustments for Features0-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,385$28,470
Total Invoice$21,420$28,060
Adjustments for Features0-1,382
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,420$26,678

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132009
ModelElantraMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
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 
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
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar 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$1,800$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,382

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132009
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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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