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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: $25,920

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $5,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,242

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $5,057

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $22,470
Base Invoice $27,027 $21,035
3.6L V6 1,600  
3.3L V6   1,700
Floor mats   85
Cargo mat   90
Sunroof   900
3.6L V6 1,512  
3.3L V6   1,572
Floor mats   68
Cargo mat   73
Sunroof   819
Options (change) 1,600 2,775
Options (change) 1,512 2,532
Destination 760 675
Total Price $30,960 $25,920
Total Invoice $29,299 $24,242

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,134
Model Year20122008
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6234hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-17
Total Price$30,960$25,920
Adjustments for Features-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,985$25,920
Total Invoice$29,299$24,242
Adjustments for Features-9230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,376$24,242

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122008
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,675$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9230

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122008
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 Weight3,645 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 Limited

3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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