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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: $25,015

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $2,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,568

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $2,313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelSanta FeSanta FeMalibu
TrimSELimitedMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,225 $27,275 $23,265
Base Invoice $24,915 $25,630 $21,986
Floor mats 125 125  
Cargo net 50 50  
3.5L V6   1,950  
Satellite radio     325
Sunroof     800
Floor mats 100 100  
Cargo net 41 41  
3.5L V6   1,814  
Satellite radio     293
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 175 2,125 1,125
Options (change) 141 1,955 957
Destination 825 825 625
Total Price $27,225 $30,225 $25,015
Total Invoice $25,881 $28,410 $23,568

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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: $1,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,776
Model Year201220122006
ModelSanta FeSanta FeMalibu
TrimSELimitedMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine276hp V6276hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6605, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/50-18
Total Price$27,225$30,225$25,015
Adjustments for Features-565-2,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,660$27,235$25,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$25,881$28,410$23,568
Adjustments for Features-537-2,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,344$25,600$23,568
Cost Above Minimum$0$256$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201220122006
ModelSanta FeSanta FeMalibu
TrimSELimitedMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$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$0 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Surround sound $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display $50$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 $450
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,425$6,850$3,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$565$2,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-537-2,8100

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122006
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 Weight3,902 lb.3,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 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
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.2 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
78.2 ft341.0 ft3

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