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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: $22,815

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $2,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,486

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $1,353

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicSonata
TrimLTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $22,895
Base Invoice $19,304 $20,961
Luxury and Convenience Package 595  
Front Seating Package 450  
Sunroof 800  
Package 3   1,400
Luxury and Convenience Package 494  
Front Seating Package 374  
Sunroof 664  
Package 3   1,278
Options (change) 1,845 1,400
Options (change) 1,532 1,278
Destination 650 600
Total Price $22,815 $24,895
Total Invoice $21,486 $22,839

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,216
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicSonata
TrimLTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6235hp V6
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-17
Total Price$22,815$24,895
Adjustments for Features0-2,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,815$22,095
Total Invoice$21,486$22,839
Adjustments for Features0-2,569
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,486$20,270

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicSonata
TrimLTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Front side airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces $900
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$1,100$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,569

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.4 in
Length188.3 in188.9 in
Width69.9 in72.1 in
Height57.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata LX

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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