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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: $22,490

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $7,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,348

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $6,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuSonicSonic
TrimLTPremierHybridLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,020 $30,920 $27,770 $19,780 $20,095
Base Invoice $24,019 $29,683 $26,659 $18,791 $19,090
Leather Package 1,395   1,395    
Convenience and Technology Package 895   895    
Cargo net 60 60 60 60 60
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75 75
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140 140 140
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,270 1,150    
Navigation system     495    
Driver Confidence Package     1,195    
Forward collision warning       395 395
Dusk Package       1,715  
Sunroof       850 850
Leather Package 1,269   1,269    
Convenience and Technology Package 814   814    
Cargo net 55 55 55 55 55
Engine-block heater 68 68 68 68 68
All-weather floor mats 127 127 127 127 127
Panoramic sunroof 1,046 1,156 1,046    
Navigation system     450    
Driver Confidence Package     1,087    
Forward collision warning       359 359
Dusk Package       1,561  
Sunroof       774 774
Options (change) 3,715 1,545 5,405 3,235 1,520
Options (change) 3,379 1,406 4,916 2,944 1,383
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $29,610 $33,340 $34,050 $23,890 $22,490
Total Invoice $28,273 $31,964 $32,450 $22,610 $21,348

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,955
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuSonicSonic
TrimLTPremierHybridLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T8CVTT6M6
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)225/55-17245/40-19225/55-17215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$29,610$33,340$34,050$23,890$22,490
Adjustments for Features-3,110-4,775-5,685-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,500$28,565$28,365$22,865$22,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,065$1,865$375$0
Total Invoice$28,273$31,964$32,450$22,610$21,348
Adjustments for Features-2,970-4,578-5,418-9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,303$27,386$27,032$21,640$21,348
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,083$1,729$292$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuSonicSonic
TrimLTPremierHybridLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300   
CVT  $1000  
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100   
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200  
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
Following distance indicator  $25  
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200  
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Pedestrian detection  $50  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 $0  
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Navigation system $600$600  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100  
Wireless charging station$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100  
Digital instruments   $0$0
Fog lights   $125$125
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  
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
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  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Door sill trim plates $100   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200   
Metal pedals    $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar 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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Upgraded floor mats $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$5,280$6,945$7,855$3,195$2,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,110$4,775$5,685$1,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,970-4,578-5,418-9700

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20162016
ModelMalibuSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in99.4 in
Length193.8 in173.1 in
Width73.0 in68.3 in
Height57.7 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.2,734 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested33052%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested40023%
Total Not Requested137577%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested33052%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Forward collision warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic RS

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

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