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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,205

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $5,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,810

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $5,257

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicSonataSonata
TrimLTSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $27,600 $31,900
Base Invoice $19,304 $26,082 $30,081
Front Seating Package 450    
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Sunroof 800    
Satellite radio 200    
Remote start 190    
Floor mats   125 125
Front Seating Package 374    
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Sunroof 664    
Satellite radio 166    
Remote start 158    
Floor mats   100 100
Options (change) 2,235 125 125
Options (change) 1,856 100 100
Destination 650 885 885
Total Price $23,205 $28,610 $32,910
Total Invoice $21,810 $27,067 $31,066

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $514
Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicSonataSonata
TrimLTSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT4T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$23,205$28,610$32,910
Adjustments for Features0-3,950-10,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,205$24,660$22,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$0
Total Invoice$21,810$27,067$31,066
Adjustments for Features0-3,737-9,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,810$23,330$21,296
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,034$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicSonataSonata
TrimLTSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
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
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system  $600
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0 $0
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $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
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,825$5,775$12,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,950$10,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,737-9,770

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082018
ModelMalibu ClassicSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length188.3 in191.1 in
Width69.9 in73.4 in
Height57.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,492 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested19046%
Total Not Requested22554%

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