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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,190

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $3,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,797

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $4,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelSanta FeSanta FeMalibu Classic
TrimSELimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,225 $27,275 $20,320
Base Invoice $24,915 $25,630 $19,304
Floor mats 125 125  
3.5L V6   1,950  
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Rear spoiler     175
Satellite radio     200
Sunroof     800
Floor mats 100 100  
3.5L V6   1,814  
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Rear spoiler     145
Satellite radio     166
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 125 2,075 2,220
Options (change) 100 1,914 1,843
Destination 825 825 650
Total Price $27,175 $30,175 $23,190
Total Invoice $25,840 $28,369 $21,797

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,690
Model Year201220122008
ModelSanta FeSanta FeMalibu Classic
TrimSELimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6276hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6605, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18215/60-16
Total Price$27,175$30,175$23,190
Adjustments for Features-2,475-5,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,700$25,175$23,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$25,840$28,369$21,797
Adjustments for Features-2,353-4,7010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,487$23,668$21,797
Cost Above Minimum$0$181$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201220122008
ModelSanta FeSanta FeMalibu Classic
TrimSELimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound $250 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Outside temperature display $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Total Value of Features$4,750$7,275$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,475$5,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,353-4,7010

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122008
ModelSanta FeMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length184.1 in188.3 in
Width74.4 in69.9 in
Height67.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,902 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
78.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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