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

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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,045

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $12,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,065

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $11,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelMalibu LimitedSonic
TrimLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,420 $17,250
Base Invoice $26,857 $16,388
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Rear spoiler 400  
Cargo net   60
Sunroof   850
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684  
Engine-block heater 68 66
Rear spoiler 364  
Cargo net   53
Sunroof   748
Options (change) 2,325 985
Options (change) 2,116 867
Destination 875 810
Total Price $31,620 $19,045
Total Invoice $29,848 $18,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,775
Model Year20162013
ModelMalibu LimitedSonic
TrimLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$31,620$19,045
Adjustments for Features-5,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,315$19,045
Total Invoice$29,848$18,065
Adjustments for Features-5,0080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,840$18,065

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20162013
ModelMalibu LimitedSonic
TrimLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$5,425$120
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0080

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Sonic features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20162013
ModelMalibu LimitedSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in99.4 in
Length191.5 in173.1 in
Width73.0 in68.3 in
Height57.6 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.2,727 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Sonic specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

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