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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: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,666

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelSanta FeSanta FeMalibu
TrimSE UltimateLimited UltimateLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,850 $39,550 $28,600
Base Invoice $36,894 $37,156 $27,027
Floor mats 150 150  
3.6L V6     1,600
Floor mats 121 121  
3.6L V6     1,512
Options (change) 150 150 1,600
Options (change) 121 121 1,512
Destination 950 950 760
Total Price $39,950 $40,650 $30,960
Total Invoice $37,965 $38,227 $29,299

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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: $1,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,363
Model Year201820182012
ModelSanta FeSanta FeMalibu
TrimSE UltimateLimited UltimateLTZ
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)?, 12?, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/50-18
Total Price$39,950$40,650$30,960
Adjustments for Features-7,685-7,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,265$32,965$30,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$0
Total Invoice$37,965$38,227$29,299
Adjustments for Features-7,303-7,2270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,662$31,000$29,299
Cost Above Minimum$0$338$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820182012
ModelSanta FeSanta FeMalibu
TrimSE UltimateLimited UltimateLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app$75$75 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Navigation system$600$600 
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Total Value of Features$10,850$10,850$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,685$7,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,303-7,2270

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182012
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 Weight4,026 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 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 Room58.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.4 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 Legroom30.9 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
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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