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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: $22,739

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $4,131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072020
ModelMalibuMalibuSonata
TrimLTLTZSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,435 $23,675 $25,700
2LT Equipment Group 1,700    
Front Seating Package 450    
Front side airbags 295    
Satellite radio 199 325  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695    
Remote start 315    
Cargo net     50
Floor mats     125
2LT Equipment Group 1,607    
Front Seating Package 374    
Front side airbags 245    
Satellite radio 165 270  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577    
Remote start 261    
Cargo net     41
Floor mats     100
Options (change) 3,654 325 175
Options (change) 3,229 270 141
Destination 650 650 995
Total Price $22,739 $24,650 $26,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Hyundai Sonata SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,165
Model Year200720072020
ModelMalibuMalibuSonata
TrimLTLTZSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine217hp V6217hp V6191hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$22,739$24,650$26,870
Adjustments for Features0-2,240-2,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,739$22,410$23,905
Cost Above Minimum$329$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year200720072020
ModelMalibuMalibuSonata
TrimLTLTZSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Remote start via app  $75
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass $0 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat $150 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$1,635$3,875$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,240$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,117-125

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20072020
ModelMalibuSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.8 in
Length188.3 in192.9 in
Width69.9 in73.2 in
Height57.5 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,120 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in46.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
3.5L V6
OHV-2v
217 hp@5800
217 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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