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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: $27,775

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $3,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,967

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $3,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $24,550
Base Invoice $27,027 $22,959
3.6L V6 1,600  
Cargo mat   90
Floor mats   90
Bluetooth cell phone link   325
3.3L V6   2,000
3.6L V6 1,512  
Cargo mat   73
Floor mats   73
Bluetooth cell phone link   292
3.3L V6   1,850
Options (change) 1,600 2,505
Options (change) 1,512 2,288
Destination 760 720
Total Price $30,960 $27,775
Total Invoice $29,299 $25,967

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,693
Model Year20122010
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6249hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$30,960$27,775
Adjustments for Features-6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,285$27,775
Total Invoice$29,299$25,967
Adjustments for Features-6390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,660$25,967

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122010
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
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$2,500$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6390

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122010
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.3,494 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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