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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,310

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $10,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,744

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $9,420

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimSSLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,865 $34,350
Base Invoice $21,608 $32,188
Satellite radio 325  
Sunroof 800  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   125
Satellite radio 270  
Sunroof 664  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577  
Cargo net   41
Floor mats   100
Options (change) 1,820 175
Options (change) 1,511 141
Destination 625 835
Total Price $25,310 $35,360
Total Invoice $23,744 $33,164

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,387
Model Year20062017
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimSSLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$25,310$35,360
Adjustments for Features0-8,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,310$26,795
Total Invoice$23,744$33,164
Adjustments for Features0-8,033
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,744$25,131

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20062017
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimSSLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,485$12,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,033

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20062017
ModelMalibuSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length188.3 in191.1 in
Width69.9 in73.4 in
Height57.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,315 lb.3,492 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft316.3 ft3

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