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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,595

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $10,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,560

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $10,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142014
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuSonicSonic
TrimECO2LTLTZLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,945 $25,315 $27,790 $17,390 $19,705
Base Invoice $24,777 $24,176 $26,262 $16,520 $18,720
Advanced Safety Package 890 890 890    
Leather Package 1,000 1,000      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175 1,175 1,900    
Sunroof 1,000 1,000   850 850
Engine-block heater   75 75 75 75
Forward collision warning       395 395
Cargo net       60 60
Advanced Safety Package 783 783 783    
Leather Package 880 880      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034 1,034 1,672    
Sunroof 880 880   748 748
Engine-block heater   66 66 66 66
Forward collision warning       348 348
Cargo net       53 53
Options (change) 4,065 4,140 2,865 1,380 1,380
Options (change) 3,577 3,643 2,521 1,215 1,215
Destination 825 825 825 825 825
Total Price $30,835 $30,280 $31,480 $19,595 $21,910
Total Invoice $29,179 $28,644 $29,608 $18,560 $20,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,278
Model Year20142014201420142014
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuSonicSonic
TrimECO2LTLTZLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H196hp I4196hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18215/60-16205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$30,835$30,280$31,480$19,595$21,910
Adjustments for Features-4,920-5,080-5,1300-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,915$25,200$26,350$19,595$20,610
Cost Above Minimum$715$0$1,150$0$1,015
Total Invoice$29,179$28,644$29,608$18,560$20,760
Adjustments for Features-4,656-4,806-4,8250-1,232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,523$23,838$24,783$18,560$19,528
Cost Above Minimum$685$0$945$0$968

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20142014201420142014
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuSonicSonic
TrimECO2LTLTZLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 $150
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Engine-block heater $35$35$35$35
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Compass$0$0$0  
Digital instruments   $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$5,425$5,585$5,635$505$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,920$5,080$5,130$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,656-4,806-4,8250-1,232

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20142014
ModelMalibuSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in99.4 in
Length191.5 in173.1 in
Width73.0 in68.3 in
Height57.6 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.2,728 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu ECO

Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested24023%
Total Not Requested80077%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested24023%
Total Not Requested80077%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested57534%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic RS

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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