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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: $36,515

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $5,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,855

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $5,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelSanta FeSanta FeMalibu
TrimSE UltimateLimited UltimatePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,850 $39,550 $30,975
Base Invoice $36,894 $37,156 $29,736
Tech Package 2,100 2,100  
Floor mats 150 150  
Cargo net 50 50 65
All-weather floor mats 155 155 140
Driver Confidence Package II     995
Driver Confidence Package     1,195
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270
Tech Package 1,911 1,911  
Floor mats 121 121  
Cargo net 41 41 59
All-weather floor mats 124 124 127
Driver Confidence Package II     905
Driver Confidence Package     1,087
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066
Options (change) 2,455 2,455 4,665
Options (change) 2,197 2,197 4,244
Destination 950 950 875
Total Price $42,255 $42,955 $36,515
Total Invoice $40,041 $40,303 $34,855

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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: $2,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,841
Model Year201820182018
ModelSanta FeSanta FeMalibu
TrimSE UltimateLimited UltimatePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19245/40-19
Total Price$42,255$42,955$36,515
Adjustments for Features-3,530-3,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,725$39,425$36,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$0
Total Invoice$40,041$40,303$34,855
Adjustments for Features-3,345-3,3120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,696$36,991$34,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820182018
ModelSanta FeSanta FeMalibu
TrimSE UltimateLimited UltimatePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Following distance indicator  $25
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
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 
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
App support  $0
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$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
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$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 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$7,725$7,725$4,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,530$3,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,345-3,3120

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
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 Weight4,026 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 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 Room58.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.4 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 Legroom30.9 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 Ultimate

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested175073%
Total Not Requested65027%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Ultimate

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested175073%
Total Not Requested65027%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested140079%
Total Not Requested37521%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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