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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: $19,605

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $5,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,804

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $4,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuSonicSonic
TrimLT2LTLTZLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,505 $24,705 $26,880 $17,695 $19,795
Base Invoice $21,267 $23,346 $25,402 $16,987 $19,003
Power Convenience Package 495        
Premium Mat Package 185 185      
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 100 100
Sunroof 800 800 800   850
Convenience Package       875  
Cargo net       60 60
Power Convenience Package 411        
Premium Mat Package 154 154      
Engine-block heater 62 62 62 91 91
Sunroof 664 664 664   774
Convenience Package       796  
Cargo net       55 55
Options (change) 1,555 1,060 875 1,035 1,010
Options (change) 1,291 880 726 942 920
Destination 670 670 670 875 875
Total Price $24,730 $26,435 $28,425 $19,605 $21,680
Total Invoice $23,228 $24,896 $26,798 $18,804 $20,798

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,048
Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuSonicSonic
TrimLT2LTLTZLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6210, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18195/65-15205/50-17
Total Price$24,730$26,435$28,425$19,605$21,680
Adjustments for Features-290-2,170-3,6450-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,440$24,265$24,780$19,605$20,780
Cost Above Minimum$175$0$515$0$1,175
Total Invoice$23,228$24,896$26,798$18,804$20,798
Adjustments for Features-272-2,044-3,4360-863
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,956$22,852$23,362$18,804$19,935
Cost Above Minimum$104$0$510$0$1,131

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuSonicSonic
TrimLT2LTLTZLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Remote start$150$150$150  
Universal garage door opener $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
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$40$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200  
Interior air filter   $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325  
CD player$125$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
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 driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150  
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights  $125  
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Trip computer   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0$0
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Chrome-clad steel wheels$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$2,860$4,740$6,215$2,570$3,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$290$2,170$3,645$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-272-2,044-3,4360-863

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20092018
ModelMalibuSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in99.4 in
Length191.8 in173.9 in
Width70.3 in68.3 in
Height57.1 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.2,774 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Power Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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