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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: $30,045

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $915

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,218

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $1,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelSanta FeMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,845 $28,600
Base Invoice $27,076 $27,027
Floor mats 125  
Bluetooth cell phone link 325  
3.6L V6   1,600
Floor mats 100  
Bluetooth cell phone link 292  
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 450 1,600
Options (change) 392 1,512
Destination 750 760
Total Price $30,045 $30,960
Total Invoice $28,218 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,997
Model Year20092012
ModelSanta FeMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine242hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/50-18
Total Price$30,045$30,960
Adjustments for Features-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,070$30,960
Total Invoice$28,218$29,299
Adjustments for Features-9160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,302$29,299

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092012
ModelSanta FeMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$3,490$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9160

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092012
ModelSanta FeMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.3 in
Length184.1 in191.8 in
Width74.4 in70.3 in
Height67.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,846 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.6 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 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.2 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
78.2 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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