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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: $29,145

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,396

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162009
ModelSanta FeSanta FeMalibu
TrimSELimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,400 $34,500 $26,880
Base Invoice $28,960 $32,465 $25,402
Premium Package 3,750    
Cargo net 50 50  
Floor mats 135 135  
3.6L V6     1,595
Premium Package 3,413    
Cargo net 41 41  
Floor mats 107 107  
3.6L V6     1,324
Options (change) 3,935 185 1,595
Options (change) 3,561 148 1,324
Destination 895 895 670
Total Price $35,230 $35,580 $29,145
Total Invoice $33,416 $33,508 $27,396

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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: $1,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,956
Model Year201620162009
ModelSanta FeSanta FeMalibu
TrimSELimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/50-18
Total Price$35,230$35,580$29,145
Adjustments for Features-4,285-4,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,945$31,295$29,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0
Total Invoice$33,416$33,508$27,396
Adjustments for Features-4,064-4,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,352$29,473$27,396
Cost Above Minimum$0$121$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201620162009
ModelSanta FeSanta FeMalibu
TrimSELimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app$25$25 
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, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,125$7,125$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,285$4,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,064-4,0350

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162009
ModelSanta FeMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in112.3 in
Length193.1 in191.8 in
Width74.2 in70.3 in
Height66.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,946 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in37.6 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 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
40.9 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.0 ft315.1 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
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested160046%
Total Not Requested185054%

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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