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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: $23,040

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $5,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,031

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $4,973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162017
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuSonic
TrimLTPremierHybridPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,020 $30,920 $27,770 $19,720
Base Invoice $24,019 $29,683 $26,659 $18,931
Cargo net 60 60 60 60
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 100
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140 140
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,270 1,150  
Convenience and Technology Package 895   895  
Navigation system     495  
Driver Confidence Package     1,195 495
Leather Package     1,395  
Sunroof       850
RS Package       800
Cargo net 55 55 55 55
Engine-block heater 68 68 68 91
All-weather floor mats 127 127 127 127
Panoramic sunroof 1,046 1,156 1,046  
Convenience and Technology Package 814   814  
Navigation system     450  
Driver Confidence Package     1,087 450
Leather Package     1,269  
Sunroof       774
RS Package       728
Options (change) 2,320 1,545 5,405 2,445
Options (change) 2,110 1,406 4,916 2,225
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $28,215 $33,340 $34,050 $23,040
Total Invoice $27,004 $31,964 $32,450 $22,031

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,767
Model Year2016201620162017
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuSonic
TrimLTPremierHybridPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H138hp I4
TransmissionT6T8CVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19225/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$28,215$33,340$34,050$23,040
Adjustments for Features-1,260-4,375-5,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,955$28,965$28,765$23,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,010$1,810$0
Total Invoice$27,004$31,964$32,450$22,031
Adjustments for Features-1,206-4,194-5,0370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,798$27,770$27,413$22,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,972$1,615$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2016201620162017
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuSonic
TrimLTPremierHybridPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
CVT  $1000 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100 $100
Remote start$150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Following distance indicator  $25 
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
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 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Navigation system $600$600 
Voice control for audio system$25  $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
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  
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450
Upgraded floor mats $0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Total Value of Features$4,305$7,420$8,330$3,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,260$4,375$5,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,206-4,194-5,0370

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20162017
ModelMalibuSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in99.4 in
Length193.8 in173.9 in
Width73.0 in68.3 in
Height57.7 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.2,774 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 ft314.9 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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested65037%
Total Not Requested112563%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces450No
Upgraded floor mats0Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1025100%

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