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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: $22,095

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $8,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120162016
ModelMalibuMalibuSonicSonic
TrimLTPremierLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,800 $33,500 $19,780 $20,095
Panoramic sunroof 1,150      
Convenience and Technology Package 895      
Cargo net 65 65 60 60
Engine-block heater 100 100 75 75
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140 140
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270    
Dusk Package     1,715  
Sunroof     850 850
Panoramic sunroof 1,047      
Convenience and Technology Package 814      
Cargo net 59 59 55 55
Engine-block heater 91 91 68 68
All-weather floor mats 127 127 127 127
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066    
Dusk Package     1,561  
Sunroof     774 774
Options (change) 2,350 2,575 2,840 1,125
Options (change) 2,138 2,343 2,585 1,024
Destination 995 995 875 875
Total Price $30,145 $37,070 $23,495 $22,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Sonic RS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,126
Model Year2021202120162016
ModelMalibuMalibuSonicSonic
TrimLTPremierLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4250hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T9T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$30,145$37,070$23,495$22,095
Adjustments for Features-2,060-5,275-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,085$31,795$22,470$22,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,710$375$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2021202120162016
ModelMalibuMalibuSonicSonic
TrimLTPremierLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start$150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150 $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$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Navigation system $600  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$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$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,855$8,070$3,820$2,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,060$5,275$1,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-214-475-9710

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20212016
ModelMalibuSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in99.4 in
Length194.2 in173.1 in
Width73.0 in68.3 in
Height57.3 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,127 lb.2,734 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 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 Legroom41.5 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 Volume15.7 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested22541%
Total Not Requested32559%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

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%

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