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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: $22,545

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $6,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,581

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $6,361

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Model Year201720172017
ModelMalibuMalibuSonic
TrimLTPremierPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,125 $30,975 $19,720
Base Invoice $24,120 $29,736 $18,931
Sport Package 795    
Cargo net 60 60 60
Engine-block heater 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140
Panoramic sunroof 1,150    
Convenience and Technology Package 995    
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270  
Sunroof     850
RS Package     800
Sport Package 723    
Cargo net 55 55 55
Engine-block heater 91 91 91
All-weather floor mats 127 127 127
Panoramic sunroof 1,046    
Convenience and Technology Package 905    
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066  
Sunroof     774
RS Package     728
Options (change) 3,240 2,570 1,950
Options (change) 2,947 2,339 1,775
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $29,240 $34,420 $22,545
Total Invoice $27,942 $32,950 $21,581

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,345
Model Year201720172017
ModelMalibuMalibuSonic
TrimLTPremierPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine163hp I4250hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T9M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$29,240$34,420$22,545
Adjustments for Features-2,110-5,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,130$29,295$22,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,165$0
Total Invoice$27,942$32,950$21,581
Adjustments for Features-2,016-4,9060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,926$28,044$21,581
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,118$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201720172017
ModelMalibuMalibuSonic
TrimLTPremierPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Navigation system $600 
Voice control for audio system$25 $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$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$4,430$7,445$2,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,110$5,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,016-4,9060

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20172017
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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
245/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces450No
Upgraded floor mats0Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested20020%
Total Not Requested82580%

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