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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: $30,175

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $785

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,369

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelSanta FeMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,275 $28,600
Base Invoice $25,630 $27,027
3.5L V6 1,950  
Floor mats 125  
3.6L V6   1,600
3.5L V6 1,814  
Floor mats 100  
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 2,075 1,600
Options (change) 1,914 1,512
Destination 825 760
Total Price $30,175 $30,960
Total Invoice $28,369 $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: $2,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,162
Model Year20122012
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, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/50-18
Total Price$30,175$30,960
Adjustments for Features-1,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,865$30,960
Total Invoice$28,369$29,299
Adjustments for Features-1,2320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,137$29,299

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122012
ModelSanta FeMalibu
TrimLimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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
Hill descent control$250 
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
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$3,625$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2320

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122012
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.3,645 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

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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