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

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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,310

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $5,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,643

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $4,952

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelSanta FeMalibu
TrimLimitedMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,845 $23,265
Base Invoice $27,076 $21,986
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,750  
CD changer, in-dash   300
Satellite radio   325
Sunroof   800
Entertainment system, console-mounted   995
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 41  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,628  
CD changer, in-dash   249
Satellite radio   293
Sunroof   664
Entertainment system, console-mounted   826
Options (change) 1,925 2,420
Options (change) 1,769 2,032
Destination 750 625
Total Price $31,520 $26,310
Total Invoice $29,595 $24,643

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,755
Model Year20092006
ModelSanta FeMalibu
TrimLimitedMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine242hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/50-18
Total Price$31,520$26,310
Adjustments for Features-2,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,180$26,310
Total Invoice$29,595$24,643
Adjustments for Features-2,1970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,398$24,643

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092006
ModelSanta FeMalibu
TrimLimitedMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,000$3,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1970

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092006
ModelSanta FeMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in112.3 in
Length184.1 in187.8 in
Width74.4 in69.8 in
Height67.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,846 lb.3,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in41.0 in
Row 3 Headroom34.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.2 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
78.2 ft341.0 ft3

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