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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: $30,525

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $1,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,954

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $851

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimEcoHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,985 $25,795
Base Invoice $23,860 $24,383
Premium Audio Package 1,610  
Leather Package 1,000  
Navigation system 1,120  
Sunroof 1,000  
Premium Package   5,000
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   100
Premium Audio Package 1,538  
Leather Package 880  
Navigation system 986  
Sunroof 880  
Premium Package   4,550
Cargo net   41
Floor mats   81
Options (change) 4,730 5,150
Options (change) 4,284 4,672
Destination 810 750
Total Price $30,525 $31,695
Total Invoice $28,954 $29,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Eco
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,942
Model Year20132011
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimEcoHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H166hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/37 MPG34/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$30,525$31,695
Adjustments for Features-1,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,375$31,695
Total Invoice$28,954$29,805
Adjustments for Features-1,0910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,863$29,805

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20132011
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimEcoHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Total Value of Features$4,600$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0910

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20132011
ModelMalibuSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in110.0 in
Length191.5 in189.8 in
Width73.0 in72.2 in
Height57.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,589 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested106548%
Total Not Requested115052%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
215/55VR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested242551%
Total Not Requested232549%

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