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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: $21,955

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $3,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,862

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $3,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720162016
ModelMalibuSonicSonic
TrimLTZLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,675 $19,780 $20,095
Base Invoice $22,373 $18,791 $19,090
Engine-block heater 50 75 75
Satellite radio 325    
Sunroof 800 850 850
Dusk Package   1,715  
Cargo net   60 60
Engine-block heater 42 68 68
Satellite radio 270    
Sunroof 664 774 774
Dusk Package   1,561  
Cargo net   55 55
Options (change) 1,175 2,700 985
Options (change) 976 2,458 897
Destination 650 875 875
Total Price $25,500 $23,355 $21,955
Total Invoice $23,999 $22,124 $20,862

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,497
Model Year200720162016
ModelMalibuSonicSonic
TrimLTZLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine217hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT4T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$25,500$23,355$21,955
Adjustments for Features-680-1,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,820$22,255$21,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0
Total Invoice$23,999$22,124$20,862
Adjustments for Features-640-1,0420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,359$21,082$20,862
Cost Above Minimum$0$220$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200720162016
ModelMalibuSonicSonic
TrimLTZLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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  
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Digital instruments $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,975$3,395$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$680$1,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-640-1,0420

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20072016
ModelMalibuSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length188.3 in173.1 in
Width69.9 in68.3 in
Height57.5 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.2,734 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 LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested105071%
Total Not Requested42529%

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