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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: $28,125

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $6,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112021
ModelMalibuMalibuSonata
Trim2LTLTZN Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,385 $27,165 $33,300
Premium Mat Package 185    
HFV6 Engine Package 1,795    
3.6L V6   1,595  
Cargo mat     115
Floor mats     125
Door sill trim plates     250
Premium Mat Package 163    
HFV6 Engine Package 1,580    
3.6L V6   1,404  
Cargo mat     92
Floor mats     100
Door sill trim plates     226
Options (change) 1,980 1,595 490
Options (change) 1,743 1,404 418
Destination 760 760 1,005
Total Price $28,125 $29,520 $34,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Hyundai Sonata N Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,150
Model Year201120112021
ModelMalibuMalibuSonata
Trim2LTLTZN Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6252hp V6290hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG23/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$28,125$29,520$34,795
Adjustments for Features-8,500-9,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,625$19,820$34,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$195$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201120112021
ModelMalibuMalibuSonata
Trim2LTLTZN Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed automated manual  $1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Cruise control$150$150 
Power front side windows$250$250 
Power locks$275$275 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Climate Control 
Air conditioning$900$900 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Rear defrost$200$200 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power mirrors$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$9,800$11,000$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,500$9,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,045-9,1910

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20112021
ModelMalibuSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in111.8 in
Length191.8 in192.9 in
Width70.3 in73.2 in
Height57.1 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,552 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in46.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance steering system (optional)250No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

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