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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: $19,140

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $9,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,159

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $9,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120142014
ModelMalibuSonicSonic
TrimLTZLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,165 $17,390 $19,705
Base Invoice $25,806 $16,520 $18,720
Temporary spare tire 100    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 850 850 850
Temporary spare tire 88    
Engine-block heater 66 66 66
Sunroof 748 748 748
Options (change) 1,025 925 925
Options (change) 902 814 814
Destination 760 825 825
Total Price $28,950 $19,140 $21,455
Total Invoice $27,468 $18,159 $20,359

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,206
Model Year201120142014
ModelMalibuSonicSonic
TrimLTZLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$28,950$19,140$21,455
Adjustments for Features-3,2700-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,680$19,140$20,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,015
Total Invoice$27,468$18,159$20,359
Adjustments for Features-3,1030-1,234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,365$18,159$19,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$966

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201120142014
ModelMalibuSonicSonic
TrimLTZLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Remote start$150  
Sunshade, rear$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$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
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Compass$0  
Digital instruments $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,465$1,195$2,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,270$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1030-1,234

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112014
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 Weight3,416 lb.2,728 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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