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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: $25,970

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $5,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,283

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $5,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152008
ModelMalibuMalibuSonata
Trim2LTLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $22,470
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $21,035
Leather Package 1,250    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125    
Cargo mat 80 80 90
Sunroof 1,000   900
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160  
3.3L V6     1,700
Cargo net     50
Floor mats     85
Leather Package 1,100    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990    
Cargo mat 70 70 73
Sunroof 880   819
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041  
3.3L V6     1,572
Cargo net     41
Floor mats     68
Options (change) 4,990 2,240 2,825
Options (change) 4,506 2,111 2,573
Destination 825 825 675
Total Price $31,410 $31,385 $25,970
Total Invoice $29,774 $29,698 $24,283

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,121
Model Year201520152008
ModelMalibuMalibuSonata
Trim2LTLTZLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4259hp I4234hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16225/50-17
Total Price$31,410$31,385$25,970
Adjustments for Features-2,500-2,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,910$29,260$25,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0
Total Invoice$29,774$29,698$24,283
Adjustments for Features-2,370-2,0110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,404$27,687$24,283
Cost Above Minimum$0$283$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201520152008
ModelMalibuMalibuSonata
Trim2LTLTZLimited
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 app$25$25 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
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 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
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$4,175$3,800$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,500$2,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,370-2,0110

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20152008
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 net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested36535%
Total Not Requested67565%

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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