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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: $6,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,862

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $5,936

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
ModelMalibuSonicSonic
TrimLTZLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,880 $19,780 $20,095
Base Invoice $25,402 $18,791 $19,090
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 800 850 850
Dusk Package   1,715  
Cargo net   60 60
Engine-block heater 62 68 68
Sunroof 664 774 774
Dusk Package   1,561  
Cargo net   55 55
Options (change) 875 2,700 985
Options (change) 726 2,458 897
Destination 670 875 875
Total Price $28,425 $23,355 $21,955
Total Invoice $26,798 $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: $4,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,937
Model Year200920162016
ModelMalibuSonicSonic
TrimLTZLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$28,425$23,355$21,955
Adjustments for Features-2,120-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,305$22,330$21,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$375$0
Total Invoice$26,798$22,124$20,862
Adjustments for Features-1,999-9710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,799$21,153$20,862
Cost Above Minimum$0$291$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200920162016
ModelMalibuSonicSonic
TrimLTZLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Digital instruments $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,590$2,495$1,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,120$1,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,999-9710

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20092016
ModelMalibuSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in99.4 in
Length191.8 in173.1 in
Width70.3 in68.3 in
Height57.1 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.2,734 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft314.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

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