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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: $22,705

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $2,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,782

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $2,217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072019
ModelMalibuMalibuSonic
TrimSSLTZPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,470 $23,675 $20,020
Base Invoice $22,179 $22,373 $19,259
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695    
Engine-block heater 50 50 100
Satellite radio 199 325  
Sunroof 800 800 850
RS Package     800
Cargo net     60
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577    
Engine-block heater 42 42 91
Satellite radio 165 270  
Sunroof 664 664 774
RS Package     728
Cargo net     55
Options (change) 1,744 1,175 1,810
Options (change) 1,448 976 1,648
Destination 650 650 875
Total Price $25,864 $25,500 $22,705
Total Invoice $24,277 $23,999 $21,782

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,368
Model Year200720072019
ModelMalibuMalibuSonic
TrimSSLTZPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6217hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$25,864$25,500$22,705
Adjustments for Features0-1,090-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,864$24,410$22,520
Cost Above Minimum$1,454$0$0
Total Invoice$24,277$23,999$21,782
Adjustments for Features0-1,026-177
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,277$22,973$21,605
Cost Above Minimum$1,304$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200720072019
ModelMalibuMalibuSonic
TrimSSLTZPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
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$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Folding passenger seat $150 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power recliner, driver seat  $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Total Value of Features$2,960$4,050$3,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,090$185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,026-177

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20072019
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.2,797 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 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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