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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: $23,340

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $7,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,359

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $7,203

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152019
ModelMalibuMalibuSonic
Trim2LTLTZPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $20,020
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $19,259
Advanced Safety Package 890 890  
Leather Package 1,250    
Engine-block heater 75 75 100
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140
Rear spoiler 400 400  
Sunroof 1,000   850
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125 1,850  
Driver Confidence Package     495
RS Package     800
Cargo net     60
Advanced Safety Package 783 783  
Leather Package 1,100    
Engine-block heater 66 66 91
All-weather floor mats 123 123 127
Rear spoiler 352 352  
Sunroof 880   774
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990 1,628  
Driver Confidence Package     450
RS Package     728
Cargo net     55
Options (change) 4,880 3,355 2,445
Options (change) 4,294 2,952 2,225
Destination 825 825 875
Total Price $31,300 $32,500 $23,340
Total Invoice $29,562 $30,539 $22,359

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,350
Model Year201520152019
ModelMalibuMalibuSonic
Trim2LTLTZPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine196hp I4196hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
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$31,300$32,500$23,340
Adjustments for Features-4,080-4,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,220$28,370$23,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$29,562$30,539$22,359
Adjustments for Features-3,853-3,8810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,709$26,658$22,359
Cost Above Minimum$0$949$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201520152019
ModelMalibuMalibuSonic
Trim2LTLTZPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
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
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
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 
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Total Value of Features$5,050$5,100$970
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,080$4,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,853-3,8810

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20152019
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 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 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 warning200Yes
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%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested32557%
Total Not Requested25043%

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