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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: $28,795

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,127

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelSanta FeMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,195 $27,095
Base Invoice $25,556 $25,605
3.5L V6 1,950  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50  
Rear Power Package   250
Sunroof   800
3.5L V6 1,814  
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 41  
Rear Power Package   208
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 2,125 1,050
Options (change) 1,955 872
Destination 795 650
Total Price $30,115 $28,795
Total Invoice $28,306 $27,127

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $535
Model Year20112008
ModelSanta FeMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/50-18
Total Price$30,115$28,795
Adjustments for Features-6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,430$28,795
Total Invoice$28,306$27,127
Adjustments for Features-6440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,662$27,127

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112008
ModelSanta FeMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,625$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6440

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112008
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 Weight3,902 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 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
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.2 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
78.2 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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