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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: $24,895

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $5,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,839

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $5,221

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimLTZLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,880 $22,895
Base Invoice $25,402 $20,961
Sunroof 800  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Package 3   1,400
Sunroof 664  
3.6L V6 1,324  
Package 3   1,278
Options (change) 2,395 1,400
Options (change) 1,988 1,278
Destination 670 600
Total Price $29,945 $24,895
Total Invoice $28,060 $22,839

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,904
Model Year20092006
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimLTZLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6235hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-17
Total Price$29,945$24,895
Adjustments for Features-1,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,540$24,895
Total Invoice$28,060$22,839
Adjustments for Features-1,3170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,743$22,839

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20092006
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimLTZLX
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 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Trip computer $150
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$2,705$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3170

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20092006
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 LX

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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