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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: $22,400

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $7,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,504

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $7,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142019
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuSonic
TrimECO2LTLTZPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,945 $25,315 $27,790 $20,020
Base Invoice $24,777 $24,176 $26,262 $19,259
Advanced Safety Package 890 890 890  
Leather Package 1,000 1,000    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175 1,175 1,900  
Sunroof 1,000 1,000   850
Engine-block heater   75 75 100
Driver Confidence Package       495
Cargo net       60
Advanced Safety Package 783 783 783  
Leather Package 880 880    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034 1,034 1,672  
Sunroof 880 880   774
Engine-block heater   66 66 91
Driver Confidence Package       450
Cargo net       55
Options (change) 4,065 4,140 2,865 1,505
Options (change) 3,577 3,643 2,521 1,370
Destination 825 825 825 875
Total Price $30,835 $30,280 $31,480 $22,400
Total Invoice $29,179 $28,644 $29,608 $21,504

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,233
Model Year2014201420142019
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuSonic
TrimECO2LTLTZPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H196hp I4196hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18215/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$30,835$30,280$31,480$22,400
Adjustments for Features-3,970-4,130-4,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,865$26,150$27,300$22,400
Cost Above Minimum$715$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$29,179$28,644$29,608$21,504
Adjustments for Features-3,757-3,907-3,9310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,422$24,737$25,677$21,504
Cost Above Minimum$685$0$940$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2014201420142019
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuSonic
TrimECO2LTLTZPremier
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$100 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Remote start$150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Engine-block heater $35$35$35
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Total Value of Features$5,200$5,360$5,410$1,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,970$4,130$4,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,757-3,907-3,9310

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20142019
ModelMalibuSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in99.4 in
Length191.5 in173.9 in
Width73.0 in68.3 in
Height57.6 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.2,797 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 ECO

Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 Requested20013%
Total Not Requested135087%
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 2LT

Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 Requested20013%
Total Not Requested135087%
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%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

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