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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: $22,545

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $3,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122020
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuSonic
TrimLT2LTLTZPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,470 $26,300 $28,600 $20,720
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 100
Sunroof 850 1,035   850
Power Convenience Package 675      
Engine-block heater 66 66 66 91
Sunroof 748 911   774
Power Convenience Package 594      
Options (change) 1,600 1,110 75 950
Options (change) 1,408 977 66 865
Destination 760 760 760 875
Total Price $25,830 $28,170 $29,435 $22,545

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,778
Model Year2012201220122020
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuSonic
TrimLT2LTLTZPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$25,830$28,170$29,435$22,545
Adjustments for Features0-1,320-2,270-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,830$26,850$27,165$21,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,020$1,335$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2012201220122020
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuSonic
TrimLT2LTLTZPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Remote start$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Interior air filter   $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
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$150 
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights  $125 
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Trip computer   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Total Value of Features$2,795$4,115$5,065$3,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,320$2,270$700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,252-2,148-54

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122020
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 Weight3,416 lb.2,858 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
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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