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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: $3,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,744

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $3,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelMalibuSonataSonata
TrimSSSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,865 $27,600 $31,900
Base Invoice $21,608 $26,082 $30,081
Sunroof 800    
Satellite radio 325    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695    
Cargo net   50 50
Floor mats   125 125
Sunroof 664    
Satellite radio 270    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577    
Cargo net   41 41
Floor mats   100 100
Options (change) 1,820 175 175
Options (change) 1,511 141 141
Destination 625 885 885
Total Price $25,310 $28,660 $32,960
Total Invoice $23,744 $27,108 $31,107

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $815
Model Year200620182018
ModelMalibuSonataSonata
TrimSSSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT4T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$25,310$28,660$32,960
Adjustments for Features0-2,365-8,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,310$26,295$24,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,000$0
Total Invoice$23,744$27,108$31,107
Adjustments for Features0-2,237-8,178
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,744$24,871$22,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,942$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year200620182018
ModelMalibuSonataSonata
TrimSSSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Sunshades, second row  $125
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system  $600
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450$450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,110$5,475$11,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,365$8,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,237-8,178

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20062018
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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