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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: $25,970

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $2,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,283

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $2,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,095 $22,470
Base Invoice $25,605 $21,035
Sunroof 800 900
3.3L V6   1,700
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   85
Cargo mat   90
Sunroof 664 819
3.3L V6   1,572
Cargo net   41
Floor mats   68
Cargo mat   73
Options (change) 800 2,825
Options (change) 664 2,573
Destination 650 675
Total Price $28,545 $25,970
Total Invoice $26,919 $24,283

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,575
Model Year20082008
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6234hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-17
Total Price$28,545$25,970
Adjustments for Features-1,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,420$25,970
Total Invoice$26,919$24,283
Adjustments for Features-1,0610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,858$24,283

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082008
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,425$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0610

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082008
ModelMalibuSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in107.4 in
Length191.8 in188.9 in
Width70.3 in72.1 in
Height57.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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