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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: $18,385

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $10,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,441

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $9,763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelMalibuMalibuSonic
Trim2LTLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $16,665
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $15,832
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 1,000   850
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125 1,850  
Engine-block heater 66 66 66
Sunroof 880   748
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990 1,628  
Options (change) 2,200 1,925 925
Options (change) 1,936 1,694 814
Destination 825 825 795
Total Price $28,620 $31,070 $18,385
Total Invoice $27,204 $29,281 $17,441

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,322
Model Year201520152012
ModelMalibuMalibuSonic
Trim2LTLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine196hp I4196hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$28,620$31,070$18,385
Adjustments for Features-3,620-5,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,000$25,850$18,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$27,204$29,281$17,441
Adjustments for Features-3,441-4,9190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,763$24,362$17,441
Cost Above Minimum$0$599$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201520152012
ModelMalibuMalibuSonic
Trim2LTLTZLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$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 rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $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
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$3,890$5,490$270
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,620$5,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,441-4,9190

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20152012
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.2,728 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 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1040100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

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