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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: $5,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,839

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $6,289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142006
ModelMalibuMalibuSonata
Trim2LTLTZLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,315 $27,790 $22,895
Base Invoice $24,176 $26,262 $20,961
Leather Package 1,000    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175    
Sunroof 1,000    
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160  
Package 3     1,400
Leather Package 880    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034    
Sunroof 880    
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041  
Package 3     1,278
Options (change) 4,710 2,160 1,400
Options (change) 4,260 2,041 1,278
Destination 825 825 600
Total Price $30,850 $30,775 $24,895
Total Invoice $29,261 $29,128 $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: $3,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,894
Model Year201420142006
ModelMalibuMalibuSonata
Trim2LTLTZLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4259hp I4235hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16225/50-17
Total Price$30,850$30,775$24,895
Adjustments for Features-2,665-2,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,185$28,585$24,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$0
Total Invoice$29,261$29,128$22,839
Adjustments for Features-2,528-2,0730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,733$27,055$22,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$322$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201420142006
ModelMalibuMalibuSonata
Trim2LTLTZLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,240$3,765$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,665$2,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,528-2,0730

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20142006
ModelMalibuSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in107.4 in
Length191.5 in188.9 in
Width73.0 in72.1 in
Height57.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

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%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32531%
Total Not Requested71569%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata LX

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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