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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,295

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $14,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,534

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $12,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelMalibu LimitedSonic
TrimLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,420 $16,155
Base Invoice $26,857 $15,509
Advanced Safety Package 595  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850  
Engine-block heater 75 75
All-weather floor mats 140 140
Rear spoiler 400 395
Forward collision warning   395
Rearview camera   200
Cargo net   60
Advanced Safety Package 541  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684  
Engine-block heater 68 68
All-weather floor mats 127 127
Rear spoiler 364 359
Forward collision warning   359
Rearview camera   182
Cargo net   55
Options (change) 3,060 1,265
Options (change) 2,784 1,150
Destination 875 875
Total Price $32,355 $18,295
Total Invoice $30,516 $17,534

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,611
Model Year20162016
ModelMalibu LimitedSonic
TrimLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16195/65-15
Total Price$32,355$18,295
Adjustments for Features-6,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,600$18,295
Total Invoice$30,516$17,534
Adjustments for Features-6,3710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,145$17,534

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20162016
ModelMalibu LimitedSonic
TrimLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$6,825$70
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,3710

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Sonic features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20162016
ModelMalibu LimitedSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in99.4 in
Length191.5 in173.1 in
Width73.0 in68.3 in
Height57.6 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.2,733 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Sonic specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested147588%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Forward collision warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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