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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: $18,200

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $9,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,384

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $9,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162015
ModelMalibu LimitedMalibu LimitedSonic
TrimLTLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,835 $28,420 $15,855
Base Invoice $22,762 $26,857 $15,221
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140
Rear spoiler 400 400  
Sunroof 1,000    
Power Convenience Package 1,425    
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850  
Dragon Green Promotional Package     1,245
Cargo net     60
Engine-block heater 68 68 66
All-weather floor mats 127 127 123
Rear spoiler 364 364  
Sunroof 910    
Power Convenience Package 1,297    
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,684  
Dragon Green Promotional Package     1,096
Cargo net     53
Options (change) 3,040 2,465 1,520
Options (change) 2,766 2,243 1,338
Destination 875 875 825
Total Price $27,750 $31,760 $18,200
Total Invoice $26,403 $29,975 $17,384

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,160
Model Year201620162015
ModelMalibu LimitedMalibu LimitedSonic
TrimLTLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp I4202hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG24/34 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/60-16205/55-16
Total Price$27,750$31,760$18,200
Adjustments for Features-3,005-5,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,745$26,305$18,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0
Total Invoice$26,403$29,975$17,384
Adjustments for Features-2,859-5,1480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,544$24,827$17,384
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,283$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201620162015
ModelMalibu LimitedMalibu LimitedSonic
TrimLTLTZLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Total Value of Features$3,350$5,800$345
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,005$5,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,859-5,1480

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20162015
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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LT

Power Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/55HR17 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested403%
Total Not Requested155097%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Dragon Green Promotional Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Paint, special green0No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
205/55R16 tires400No
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

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