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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: $33,265

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $5,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,896

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $5,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelSanta FeSanta FeMalibu
TrimSELimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,400 $34,500 $30,920
Base Invoice $28,960 $32,465 $29,683
Premium Package 3,750    
Ultimate Package 3,800    
Floor mats 135 135  
Cargo net 50 50 60
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140
Ultimate Package   4,650  
Panoramic sunroof     1,270
Premium Package 3,413    
Ultimate Package 3,458    
Floor mats 107 107  
Cargo net 41 41 55
All-weather floor mats 112 112 127
Ultimate Package   4,232  
Panoramic sunroof     1,156
Options (change) 7,875 4,975 1,470
Options (change) 7,131 4,492 1,338
Destination 895 895 875
Total Price $39,170 $40,370 $33,265
Total Invoice $36,986 $37,852 $31,896

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,804
Model Year201620162016
ModelSanta FeSanta FeMalibu
TrimSELimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10550, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19245/40-19
Total Price$39,170$40,370$33,265
Adjustments for Features-3,480-4,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,690$36,140$33,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$0
Total Invoice$36,986$37,852$31,896
Adjustments for Features-3,286-3,9660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,700$33,886$31,896
Cost Above Minimum$0$186$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201620162016
ModelSanta FeSanta FeMalibu
TrimSELimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote start  $150
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$6,800$7,550$3,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,480$4,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,286-3,9660

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162016
ModelSanta FeMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in111.4 in
Length193.1 in193.8 in
Width74.2 in73.0 in
Height66.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,946 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.5 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
40.9 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.0 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested210061%
Total Not Requested135039%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Dimension, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested270077%
Total Not Requested80023%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested270058%
Total Not Requested195042%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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