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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: $24,045

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $7,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,595

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $7,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,895 $30,500
Base Invoice $22,581 $28,627
Sunroof 800  
Floor mats   125
Sunroof 664  
Floor mats   100
Options (change) 800 125
Options (change) 664 100
Destination 650 885
Gas Tax -1,300 0
Total Price $24,045 $31,510
Total Invoice $22,595 $29,612

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,830
Model Year20082018
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4 H154hp I4 H
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG40/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$24,045$31,510
Adjustments for Features0-4,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,045$27,055
Total Invoice$22,595$29,612
Adjustments for Features0-4,187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,595$25,425

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082018
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
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 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,945$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,187

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082018
ModelMalibuSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in110.4 in
Length191.8 in191.1 in
Width70.3 in73.4 in
Height57.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,497 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft316.3 ft3

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