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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: $33,205

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $2,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,303

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $1,761

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimLTZLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,320 $31,900
Base Invoice $26,762 $30,081
2.0L I4 2,160  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300  
Premium Package 1,000  
Navigation system 495  
Cargo mat 80 115
All-weather floor mats 140 130
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   125
2.0L I4 2,041  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144  
Premium Package 880  
Navigation system 436  
Cargo mat 70 92
All-weather floor mats 123 104
Cargo net   41
Floor mats   100
Options (change) 6,065 420
Options (change) 5,477 337
Destination 825 885
Total Price $35,210 $33,205
Total Invoice $33,064 $31,303

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,353
Model Year20152018
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimLTZLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$35,210$33,205
Adjustments for Features0-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,210$30,455
Total Invoice$33,064$31,303
Adjustments for Features0-2,592
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,064$28,711

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20152018
ModelMalibuSonata
TrimLTZLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,225$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,592

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20152018
ModelMalibuSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in110.4 in
Length191.5 in191.1 in
Width73.0 in73.4 in
Height57.6 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,492 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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