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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: $19,855

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $10,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120182018
ModelMalibuMalibuSonicSonic
TrimLTPremierLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,800 $33,500 $17,695 $19,795
Panoramic sunroof 1,150      
Convenience and Technology Package 895      
Cargo net 65 65 60 60
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140 140
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270    
Convenience Package     875  
Upgraded floor mats     110 110
Sunroof       850
Panoramic sunroof 1,047      
Convenience and Technology Package 814      
Cargo net 59 59 55 55
Engine-block heater 91 91 91 91
All-weather floor mats 127 127 127 127
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066    
Convenience Package     796  
Upgraded floor mats     101 101
Sunroof       774
Options (change) 2,350 2,575 1,285 1,260
Options (change) 2,138 2,343 1,170 1,148
Destination 995 995 875 875
Total Price $30,145 $37,070 $19,855 $21,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Sonic LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,306
Model Year2021202120182018
ModelMalibuMalibuSonicSonic
TrimLTPremierLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4250hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T9M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19195/65-15205/50-17
Total Price$30,145$37,070$19,855$21,930
Adjustments for Features-3,585-6,8000-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,560$30,270$19,855$21,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,710$0$1,175

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2021202120182018
ModelMalibuMalibuSonicSonic
TrimLTPremierLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100$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$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   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Navigation system $600  
Voice control for audio system$25 $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
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  
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  
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0$0
Heated front seats $200$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
Upgraded floor mats $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$4,230$7,445$645$1,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,585$6,800$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-373-6120-863

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20212018
ModelMalibuSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in99.4 in
Length194.2 in173.9 in
Width73.0 in68.3 in
Height57.3 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,127 lb.2,774 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 start75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%

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 LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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