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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: $22,490

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $8,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,348

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $8,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520162016
ModelMalibuMalibuSonicSonic
Trim2LTLTZLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $19,780 $20,095
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $18,791 $19,090
Advanced Safety Package 890 890    
Leather Package 1,250      
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140 140
Rear spoiler 400 400    
Sunroof 1,000   850 850
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125 1,850    
Forward collision warning     395 395
Dusk Package     1,715  
Cargo net     60 60
Advanced Safety Package 783 783    
Leather Package 1,100      
Engine-block heater 66 66 68 68
All-weather floor mats 123 123 127 127
Rear spoiler 352 352    
Sunroof 880   774 774
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990 1,628    
Forward collision warning     359 359
Dusk Package     1,561  
Cargo net     55 55
Options (change) 4,880 3,355 3,235 1,520
Options (change) 4,294 2,952 2,944 1,383
Destination 825 825 875 875
Total Price $31,300 $32,500 $23,890 $22,490
Total Invoice $29,562 $30,539 $22,610 $21,348

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,408
Model Year2015201520162016
ModelMalibuMalibuSonicSonic
Trim2LTLTZLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine196hp I4196hp 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)235/50-18215/60-16215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$31,300$32,500$23,890$22,490
Adjustments for Features-4,030-4,080-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,270$28,420$22,865$22,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$375$0
Total Invoice$29,562$30,539$22,610$21,348
Adjustments for Features-3,806-3,834-9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,756$26,705$21,640$21,348
Cost Above Minimum$0$949$292$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2015201520162016
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 start$150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Cargo Management 
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 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
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$4,350$4,400$1,345$320
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,030$4,080$1,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,806-3,834-9700

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20152016
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

Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
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%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

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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