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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: $9,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,441

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $9,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuSonic
TrimLTPremierHybridLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,020 $30,920 $27,770 $16,665
Base Invoice $24,019 $29,683 $26,659 $15,832
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,270    
Convenience and Technology Package 895      
Sunroof       850
Engine-block heater 68 68 68 66
Panoramic sunroof 1,046 1,156    
Convenience and Technology Package 814      
Sunroof       748
Options (change) 2,120 1,345 75 925
Options (change) 1,928 1,224 68 814
Destination 875 875 875 795
Total Price $28,015 $33,140 $28,720 $18,385
Total Invoice $26,822 $31,782 $27,602 $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: $5,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,877
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuSonic
TrimLTPremierHybridLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H138hp I4
TransmissionT6T8CVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19225/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$28,015$33,140$28,720$18,385
Adjustments for Features-3,660-6,775-1,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,355$26,365$26,865$18,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,010$2,510$0
Total Invoice$26,822$31,782$27,602$17,441
Adjustments for Features-3,504-6,497-1,7830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,318$25,285$25,819$17,441
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,967$2,501$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2016201620162012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuSonic
TrimLTPremierHybridLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
CVT  $1000 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system $600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights   $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 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated front seats $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Total Value of Features$5,505$8,620$3,700$1,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,660$6,775$1,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,504-6,497-1,7830

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20162012
ModelMalibuSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in99.4 in
Length193.8 in173.1 in
Width73.0 in68.3 in
Height57.7 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.2,728 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested48076%

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