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

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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,040

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $235

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,230

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $87

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelSanta FeMalibu Limited
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,275 $28,420
Base Invoice $25,630 $26,857
Premium Package 2,050  
3.5L V6 1,950  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Navigation system   495
Rear spoiler   400
Premium Package 1,907  
3.5L V6 1,814  
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 41  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,684
Navigation system   450
Rear spoiler   364
Options (change) 4,175 2,745
Options (change) 3,862 2,498
Destination 825 875
Total Price $32,275 $32,040
Total Invoice $30,317 $30,230

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $394
Model Year20122016
ModelSanta FeMalibu Limited
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6202hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18215/60-16
Total Price$32,275$32,040
Adjustments for Features0-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,275$31,715
Total Invoice$30,317$30,230
Adjustments for Features0-307
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,317$29,923

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20122016
ModelSanta FeMalibu Limited
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,025$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-307

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20122016
ModelSanta FeMalibu Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.8 in
Length184.1 in191.5 in
Width74.4 in73.0 in
Height67.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,902 lb.3,393 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.2 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
78.2 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited 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 outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130078%
Total Not Requested37522%

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