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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: $24,370

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $2,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,865

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $2,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820132013
ModelMalibuSonataSonata
TrimHybridHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,895 $25,650 $30,550
Base Invoice $22,581 $24,248 $28,674
Driver Convenience Package 325    
Sunroof 800    
Floor mats   100 100
Panoramic sunroof     1,000
Driver Convenience Package 270    
Sunroof 664    
Floor mats   80 80
Panoramic sunroof     910
Options (change) 1,125 100 1,100
Options (change) 934 80 990
Destination 650 795 795
Gas Tax -1,300 0 0
Total Price $24,370 $26,545 $32,445
Total Invoice $22,865 $25,123 $30,459

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,371
Model Year200820132013
ModelMalibuSonataSonata
TrimHybridHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4 H159hp I4 H159hp I4 H
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG36/40 MPG36/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6104, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/65-16215/55-17
Total Price$24,370$26,545$32,445
Adjustments for Features-1200-4,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,250$26,545$28,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,650
Total Invoice$22,865$25,123$30,459
Adjustments for Features-1130-3,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,752$25,123$26,469
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,346

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year200820132013
ModelMalibuSonataSonata
TrimHybridHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass  $0
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Tachometer$75  
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,045$2,925$7,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$120$0$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1130-3,990

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082013
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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