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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: $22,350

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $6,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,221

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $6,566

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320162016
ModelMalibuMalibuSonicSonic
Trim2LTLTZLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,890 $27,365 $19,780 $20,095
Base Invoice $23,769 $25,859 $18,791 $19,090
Forward collision warning 395 395 395 395
Leather Package 1,000      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175 1,900    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75
Sunroof 1,000   850 850
Dusk Package     1,715  
Cargo net     60 60
Forward collision warning 348 348 359 359
Leather Package 880      
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034 1,672    
Engine-block heater 66 66 68 68
Sunroof 880   774 774
Dusk Package     1,561  
Cargo net     55 55
Options (change) 3,645 2,370 3,095 1,380
Options (change) 3,208 2,086 2,817 1,256
Destination 810 810 875 875
Total Price $29,345 $30,545 $23,750 $22,350
Total Invoice $27,787 $28,755 $22,483 $21,221

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,460
Model Year2013201320162016
ModelMalibuMalibuSonicSonic
Trim2LTLTZLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine197hp I4197hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$29,345$30,545$23,750$22,350
Adjustments for Features-3,280-3,330-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,065$27,215$22,725$22,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$375$0
Total Invoice$27,787$28,755$22,483$21,221
Adjustments for Features-3,106-3,135-9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,681$25,620$21,513$21,221
Cost Above Minimum$0$939$292$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2013201320162016
ModelMalibuMalibuSonicSonic
Trim2LTLTZLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
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 rearview mirror$150$150  
Digital instruments  $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,875$3,925$1,620$595
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,280$3,330$1,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,106-3,135-9700

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20132016
ModelMalibuSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in99.4 in
Length191.5 in173.1 in
Width73.0 in68.3 in
Height57.6 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.2,734 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested24023%
Total Not Requested80077%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested57534%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Forward collision warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic RS

Forward collision warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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