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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,730

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $4,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,828

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $3,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelMalibuMalibuSonicSonic
TrimLTZSSLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,065 $22,865 $17,695 $19,795
Base Invoice $21,797 $21,608 $16,987 $19,003
Engine-block heater 50 50 100 100
Satellite radio 325 325    
Sunroof 800 800   850
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695    
RS Package     800 800
Convenience Package     650  
Fun & Sun Package     550  
Cargo net     60 60
Engine-block heater 42 42 91 91
Satellite radio 270 270    
Sunroof 664 664   774
Telematics service, such as OnStar   577    
RS Package     728 728
Convenience Package     592  
Fun & Sun Package     500  
Cargo net     55 55
Options (change) 1,175 1,870 2,160 1,810
Options (change) 976 1,553 1,966 1,648
Destination 625 625 875 875
Total Price $24,865 $25,360 $20,730 $22,480
Total Invoice $23,398 $23,786 $19,828 $21,526

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,721
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelMalibuMalibuSonicSonic
TrimLTZSSLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6240hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$24,865$25,360$20,730$22,480
Adjustments for Features-1,0900-185-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,775$25,360$20,545$22,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,585$0$1,750
Total Invoice$23,398$23,786$19,828$21,526
Adjustments for Features-1,0260-177-177
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,372$23,786$19,651$21,349
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,414$0$1,698

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2006200620182018
ModelMalibuMalibuSonicSonic
TrimLTZSSLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Brake assist  $50$50
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
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Compass$0 $0$0
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0$0
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish  $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,050$2,960$3,145$3,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,090$0$185$185
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0260-177-177

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062018
ModelMalibuSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length188.3 in173.9 in
Width69.9 in68.3 in
Height57.5 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.2,774 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 Sonic LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Fun & Sun Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Sunroof900Yes
205/50HR17 tires400No
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@4900
148 lb-ft@1850
1000No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested140055%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%

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