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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: $31,705

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $140

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,887

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $93

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920152015
ModelSanta FeMalibuMalibu
TrimLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,845 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $27,076 $24,443 $26,762
Floor mats 125    
Bluetooth cell phone link 325    
Navigation system 1,750 495  
Cargo net 50    
Leather Package   1,250  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,125  
Rear spoiler   400 400
Sunroof   1,000  
2.0L I4   1,535 2,160
Floor mats 100    
Bluetooth cell phone link 292    
Navigation system 1,628 436  
Cargo net 41    
Leather Package   1,100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   990  
Rear spoiler   352 352
Sunroof   880  
2.0L I4   1,466 2,041
Options (change) 2,250 5,805 2,560
Options (change) 2,061 5,224 2,393
Destination 750 825 825
Total Price $31,845 $32,225 $31,705
Total Invoice $29,887 $30,492 $29,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $398
Model Year200920152015
ModelSanta FeMalibuMalibu
TrimLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine242hp V6259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$31,845$32,225$31,705
Adjustments for Features0-1,060-10
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,845$31,165$31,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$530
Total Invoice$29,887$30,492$29,980
Adjustments for Features0-1,003-9
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,887$29,489$29,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$482

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200920152015
ModelSanta FeMalibuMalibu
TrimLimited2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Navigation system$600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,440$4,500$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,060$10
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,003-9

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092015
ModelSanta FeMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.8 in
Length184.1 in191.5 in
Width74.4 in73.0 in
Height67.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,846 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 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
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 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.2 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
78.2 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested36535%
Total Not Requested67565%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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