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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: $32,275

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $850

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,317

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $1,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelSanta FeMalibu
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,275 $30,920
Base Invoice $25,630 $29,683
3.5L V6 1,950  
Premium Package 2,050  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 60
Panoramic sunroof   1,270
3.5L V6 1,814  
Premium Package 1,907  
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 41 55
Panoramic sunroof   1,156
Options (change) 4,175 1,330
Options (change) 3,862 1,211
Destination 825 875
Total Price $32,275 $33,125
Total Invoice $30,317 $31,769

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $450
Model Year20122016
ModelSanta FeMalibu
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/40-19
Total Price$32,275$33,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,275$32,080
Total Invoice$30,317$31,769
Adjustments for Features0-1,002
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,317$30,767

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122016
ModelSanta FeMalibu
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
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
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Total Value of Features$4,400$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,002

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122016
ModelSanta FeMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.4 in
Length184.1 in193.8 in
Width74.4 in73.0 in
Height67.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,902 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.2 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		78.2 ft315.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%

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