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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: $23,570

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $3,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,201

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $3,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,895 $25,850
Base Invoice $22,581 $24,434
Driver Convenience Package 325  
Floor mats   100
Driver Convenience Package 270  
Floor mats   80
Options (change) 325 100
Options (change) 270 80
Destination 650 775
Gas Tax -1,300 0
Total Price $23,570 $26,725
Total Invoice $22,201 $25,289

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,113
Model Year20082012
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4 H166hp I4 H
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG34/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6104, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/65-16
Total Price$23,570$26,725
Adjustments for Features0-1,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,570$25,695
Total Invoice$22,201$25,289
Adjustments for Features0-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,201$24,314

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082012
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Tachometer$75 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Total Value of Features$1,845$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-975

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082012
ModelMalibuSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in110.0 in
Length191.8 in189.8 in
Width70.3 in72.2 in
Height57.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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