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

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,580

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $1,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,508

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $1,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelMalibu ClassicSonicSonic
TrimLTLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $19,780 $20,095
Base Invoice $19,304 $18,791 $19,090
Front Seating Package 450    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Rear spoiler 175    
Satellite radio 200    
Remote start 190    
Sunroof 800 850 850
Front Seating Package 374    
Engine-block heater 62 68 68
Rear spoiler 145    
Satellite radio 166    
Remote start 158    
Sunroof 664 774 774
Options (change) 1,890 925 925
Options (change) 1,569 842 842
Destination 650 875 875
Total Price $22,860 $21,580 $21,895
Total Invoice $21,523 $20,508 $20,807

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,925
Model Year200820162016
ModelMalibu ClassicSonicSonic
TrimLTLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT4T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$22,860$21,580$21,895
Adjustments for Features0-2,010-2,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,860$19,570$19,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$265
Total Invoice$21,523$20,508$20,807
Adjustments for Features0-1,910-1,958
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,523$18,598$18,849
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$251

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200820162016
ModelMalibu ClassicSonicSonic
TrimLTLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,800$3,810$3,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,010$2,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,910-1,958

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20082016
ModelMalibu ClassicSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length188.3 in173.1 in
Width69.9 in68.3 in
Height57.5 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.2,734 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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